Archive for Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Letter to the editor: Book donations go unwanted
September 2, 2008
To the editor:
I read with interest your story about the library usage and how it is growing. Would someone then please tell me why libraries no longer want donations of books? A year ago I tried to donate a large collection of books to the Johnson County Library only to be told they don't take donations.
These were excellent books in mint condition because I take care of my books. History books, classical and historical novels, science, geography, philosophy, even cookbooks. Someone looking for cookbooks could have had a good dozen cookbooks practically unused.
But the library didn't want them.
These good books have since gone where they will never do anyone any good. It broke my heart, but I had to clear out.
H. M. White
Shawnee
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