The used bookstore is located just inside the main entrance on the right. The bookstore usually opens when the library opens and closes half an hour before the library closes. The bookstore is staffed by The Friends of the Platt Library volunteers and may occasionally be closed during normal hours. All monies received from the sale of used books go towards improving the library.
Donation Policy
We welcome donations of saleable books and other materials and will provide a donation receipt. All books must be in clean and undamaged condition. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting in the text.
Donations larger than 6 boxes (or the equivalent) must be made by appointment with the bookstore manager, Sharon Schuster. Contact her at
We accept:
- Saleable books
- Books on CDs
- CDs
- DVDs
We do not accept:
- Encyclopedias
- Magazines
- LP records
- Videos,
- Audio tapes, video, VCRs
- Home recorded CDs or DVDs
- Partial sets such as Time/Life, Readers Digest
- Textbooks older than 10 years
The librarians always have first choice of using any donated material to augment the library's collections. All other books are sold in the used bookstore or donated to other groups in need.
A receipt for tax purposes is available from the volunteer in the bookstore. Please do not leave donations outside of the library!
We reserve the right to refuse donations that cannot be used in the library or the bookstore.