Material donations: The Grinnell Library accepts gifts of books, DVDs, audio books, board games, and compact discs in slightly used condition. No mold, no water damage, no food stains, no excessive wear-and-tear, and no materials falling apart. Non-fiction materials should be published within the last 10 years.
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The library does not accept textbooks, Reader’s Digest Condensed books, encyclopedias, or magazines.
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For materials that we don’t take, or if your materials are too old or damaged, consider recycling them through your local waste disposal company or through an event with the DCRRA.
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All donations become the property of the Library to add to the collection or to include in our book sale.
Teen Volunteers
Teen volunteers make our library programs even better – so thank you for your consideration in volunteering at Grinnell!
Click here for the PDF of the 2019 Teen Volunteer Application for our monthly shelf reading program (for ages 14-18); just fill it out, and drop it off at the front desk.(If you’re on a mobile device, come into the library and ask for a paper copy.)
We also have a volunteer opportunity for students who want to help younger students with homework, mostly in math and science.Click here for the PDF of the 2019 Homework Help Volunteer Application (for high school honor students); just fill it out, and drop it off at the front desk.Thank you very much!