Item Donation
The following materials are welcome:
- Hardcover books (in new or like-new condition)
- Paperback books (in new or like-new condition)
- Audio books (in new or like-new condition)
- DVDs (in their original cases)
- Music CDs (in their original cases)
- Vinyl albums (in their original cases)
- Video games (in their original cases)
The library cannot accept:
- Wet, moldy, damaged, ripped, discolored, or smelly items
- Books without covers
- Discarded library materials
- Encyclopedias
- Textbooks
- Magazines
- Condensed books
- Books more than 3 years old on law, medicine, travel, or computers
- Cassette tapes of any kind
Additional Items
We may accept gently used toys that can be cleaned (no stuffed animals, no battery operated items) , puzzles (with all pieces available), or board games (with all pieces). Please contact the children’s department of the library you are interested in donating toys to see if we are able to accept at this time.
Looking for more ways to rehome used books or media?
Goodwill
- Aurora 630-631-5818
- Batavia 630-761-8049
- Montgomery 630-499-8950
- Naperville 630-357-6258
Half Price Books
- Naperville 630-428-2877
Operation Paperback
Salvation Army
- Montgomery 630-897-4855
SCARCE
- Addison 630-545-9710
Vietnam Veterans of America
Additional Options
Items that are damaged or have outlived their usefulness can often be given new life through recycling. Please check with your local county recycling department for more information.
DuPage County Recycling
- 630-407-6500
Kane County Recycling
- 630-208-3841
Kendall County Recycling
- 630-553-9100, ext. 8026
Will County Recycling
- 815-727-8834
To donate materials to the library:
Donated materials and proceeds from library book sales are used to support and enhance library initiatives. All donations become property of the library to be used as needed. Donations may be tax deductible; please check with your tax advisor. Upon request, staff will provide a receipt for number and type of items donated. Thank you for your support!
Please note, starting September 8, 2025, the Eola Road Branch will no longer be taking item donations of any kind, including books, DVDs, toys, games, and puzzles.
- Bring items to the circulation desk at a branch location during normal hours
- Please limit the size of your donation to 2 boxes or bags per visit
- If you have a larger donation or questions about donating, please contact the library in advance
- Complete the donation form below OR print and submit to the library with your donation.