FAQs

Library Donations

  • PayPal is an easy, quick way to make a monetary donation. Donate on behalf of yourself, a business or organization, "In Memoriam", or "In Honor Of".  Donate to the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc using a debit or credit card. A PayPal account is not required.  Thank you for your generous donation!

    Logos: paypal, visa, mastercard, american express, discover

  • Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Don't forget to ask for your tax deductible receipt.

    • Drop your change or bills into our collection box at the front desk.
    • Donate in person via cash or check. Speak to library staff to find out more.
    • Donate online via PayPal. You're not required to open a PayPal account to donate to the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc.
    • We are still receiving mail, despite the roof collapse! Checks may be sent to:

    Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc
    137 E Arctic Ave
    Palmer AK 99645         

    red box with a gold coin being dropped inside

  • The Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program is free for you and has the potential to benefit the library greatly! Link your account to ours and support Palmer Public Library every time you shop. You still earn fuel rewards, and we earn money for library programs!

    Here's how it works:
    Log in to your Fred Meyer account.
    Choose "Rewards. View fuel and other rewards".
    Choose "Community Rewards".
    Search for Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc, 655 S Valley Way.
    Click "Enroll".

    That's it!  Now, every time you use your Fred Meyer Rewards Card when shopping at Freddy's you’ll be helping us earn a donation from the Kroger corporation.

    At the end of each quarter Fred Meyer will make a donation to participating nonprofits based on the accumulated spending of the Rewards Customers linked to each nonprofit. The more we shop as a group, the more Fred Meyer will donate to the Friends of the Palmer Library, Inc each quarter. ! (If you have more questions about Community Rewards, see their FAQ page.)

    fred meyer community rewards logo. Where shopping & giving unite

  • Pick Click Give to support the Palmer Library through the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc when you donate all or some of your PFD! Thank you for your generous donation! 

     

  • Become a Friends member today! The Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, whose fundraising efforts benefit the Palmer Public Library with free community programs and materials. 

    Friends Membership Levels:
    Student/Senior: $10.00
    Annual: $25.00
    Sponsor: $100.00
    Patron: $250.00
    Sustaining: $500.00
    Lifetime: $1,000.00 (Includes a plaque in the library lobby.)

     

  • We are still accepting volunteer applications, and will contact you when we can utilize volunteers again. Thank you!

    Our library couldn't run smoothly without the help of volunteers!  Spend time with us on a weekly basis as a Library Volunteer, for a season or two, or for a one time event. Fill out this form to volunteer with Friends.

    We love our volunteers!! 

  • Donate on behalf of yourself, a business, organization, "In Memory of", or "In Honor of" someone special. Memorial and Honor plaques are one thousand dollars each, and grant lifetime membership to the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc. Donations less than $1,000.00 are eligible for a dedication bookplate(s) inside the cover of one or more books in the genre you may request. Visit the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc website to donate online via PayPal.  

    Plaques:

    3 black metal plaques hung in a vertical row with engraving.

    Book Plates:

    4 multi colored book plates memorializing different people.

  • The Basket Auction is paused until the new library building is completed, or other arrangements are made.  Thank you for your continued support of the Palmer Public Library!

    Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc annual spring Basket Silent Auction usually happens in late March-early April each year. Watch our website or Facebook page for details. We encourage the community to use their amazing talents to put together and donate themed baskets, boxes, bowls, plant pots, etc of goodies, or artwork to raise funds for the library. 

    • Consider asking local businesses to donate supplies, making sure to give them credit for their donation. 
    • Factory sealed alcoholic beverages are allowed in baskets.
    • Baskets or other containers may be new or recycled from thrift stores or elsewhere, but must be in like new condition.
    • Drop off filled containers during library hours on the collection dates. Staff will ask you to fill out an information form.
    • Please ask staff for a tax receipt, if desired, when you drop off baskets.
    • Basket donations may be anonymous on bidding sheets, though we'll ask for your contact information on the form so we can acknowledge your generous contribution. If you wish to remain anonymous on the bidding sheet, please note this on the form.
    • Friends volunteers will wrap each basket in clear cellophane, prepare the bidding sheets, and set up the baskets in the library.
    • Stop in to place your bid during library hours!
    • You do NOT need to be present to win. Our volunteers will call winning bidders.
    • We accept cash, check, debit, or credit card payments.

    All proceeds from this fundraiser are invested right back into the community via free programs and events at the Palmer Public Library, including Spring Break programming, the Summer Reading Program, School Outreach, Story Time, Passive Programs, STEAM kits, and more. 

    Bidders are encouraged to review the baskets and place their bids with our fundraising goals in mind. These baskets make fantastic ready made gifts for Easter, birthdays, Mother's Day, or Father's Day! Bidders must be 21 or over to win baskets containing alcohol.

    Past themes include: Owls, Legos, Dogs, Horses, Vintage Jewelry, Sewing, Picnic, Movie Night, Easter Treats & Fun, Movie Night, Western Decor, Gardening, Scrapbooking, Kid's Craft Kits, Tea Time, Welcoming Baby, Grown Up Coloring, Fishing, Quilting, Signed Artwork, etc.

    Thank you for supporting the Palmer Public Library with your generous donations!

  • We currently cannot accept any books, maps, or magazines due to space constraints.
    Any materials we choose not to include in the collection will be sold by the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc to generate funds for new library materials and programs.  We do not accept materials that have water damage, mold, traces of rodent or insect damage, torn or marked up pages, or are dirty.  See our Items We Cannot Accept FAQ for more information.

    stacks of books, layered maps, 2 stacks of magazines

  • We accept DVD and Blu-Ray videos. They must be in good condition, and include the original paper cover. 
    We cannot accept VHS tapes.

    We accept audiobook CDs. They must be in good condition, and include the original front and back paper cover.  We do accept music cds for our Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc book sale, but no longer add them to the collection.
    We cannot accept cassette tapes.

    background of compact discs scattered on a white field with a blue book, headphones, and a single disc superimposed

     

     

     

  • Furniture donations are always welcome.

    Wood Chairs: We purchase sturdy oak chairs, designed for long life in libraries. You may request an honorary or memorial plaque to be added to a chair at no extra cost. The cost of chairs is dependent on where we can secure the best price. A quote will be requested from several vendors, and we'll choose the most economical. Average cost begins around $400 each, which includes shipping.

    Other furniture: Speak to the Library Director about other types of furniture you may be interested in donating to the library. Ask staff for a paper donation form, or contact the Library Director via email.

    all wood oak institutional style library chair

  • Please contact the Library Director if you wish to donate artwork.

  • Thank you for your generous donations to the library. To help us streamline our operations, and save valuable staff time, we no longer accept the following:

    • Text Books
    • Encyclopedias
    • Former Library Books
    • VHS or Cassette Tapes
    • Music CDs
    • Medical Advice/Conditions Books
    • Travel Guides over 1 year old
    • Computer & Technology Books
    • National Geographic Magazines
    • Reader's Digest Condensed Books
    • Any items that are moldy, soiled, torn, water or insect damaged, chewed, or show signs of rodent activity. 

    Valley Recycling, 745-5544, may take items we do not. They also have a small lending library on site.

    list of items we cannot take with icons for each