Book Donations
Book Donations
Temporary Collecting Hiatus in Effect until further notice
The Jewish Public Library has suspended its general book donation program until further notice. We sincerely thank all community members who have generously contributed materials over the years — your support has helped enrich our collections and preserve Jewish culture and history.
Steps You Can Take
• Westmount Public Library – Westmount Library Website
• Renaissance – Renaissance Donation Centres
These organizations often accept gently used books for resale or redistribution within the community.
About Book Donations
The Jewish Public Library is no longer accepting donations of general reading materials such as contemporary books, magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedias.
However, we continue to consider donations of rare or historically significant materials, particularly those:
- Published before the 20th century
- Related to Jewish history, literature, or culture
- Of potential interest to our Archives or Rare Book Collection
If you believe your materials may qualify, please contact us before bringing them in.
For more information: (514) 734-1365.
Email: [email protected]
Other Ways to Support the Library
Even though we cannot accept physical book donations at this time, there are many other ways to help support the Jewish Public Library:
- Make a monetary donation to help preserve our collections and support our programs.
- Become a member today! Enjoy access to our rich array of cultural events and resources all for free!
- Volunteer your time or expertise to support library initiatives.