Donation of books and other materials to the Library Lending Collection
The Library welcomes enquiries about donations of materials that can be added to the collection. We accept donations of books and other materials provided they fall within the criteria of our policy and the underpinning collection profiles.
Donated materials may be added to the collections where required. If donated materials are not needed or already held in sufficient quantities by Hamilton City Libraries then they will be sold during book sales or disposed off. Donations need to be in “as new” condition and are accepted at the discretion of Library Staff.
Materials we are not able to accept include:
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Magazines
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Text books
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Encyclopaedias
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Non-Fiction items older than 5 years
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In poor condition
Drop off your donation materials at any of the Library branches during regular library hours.
Individuals with especially large collections or special circumstances must contact us before bringing their collection. You can email Hamilton City Libraries, or phone 07 838 6824.
Donation of materials to Heritage and Archives Collection
The Libraries serve as a repository and preserver of documentary heritage, while making accessible material which represents the dynamic cultural, historic and creative output of Hamilton, and where appropriate, the wider Waikato region. To donate items to our Heritage and Archives Collection, you can click here to contact the Archivist to begin the process of donating items.