Shelf of books along library wall with sign reading "free books"

Material Donations

Can I bring books to the library?

The Wood Dale Public Library no longer accepts donations of books, audiovisual materials, or other items. Unfortunately, this is a result of repeated donations including moldy and bug-infested items.  

Where else to donate books

Try any of these organizations to donate books and other materials. Please check their websites or contact them to confirm how to donate and what items are accepted.

  • Bernie’s Book Bank – This local organization accepts new and gently used children’s books. A drop-off location is located at the Wood Dale Bank & Trust.
  • Better World Books  – Book drop boxes are located in the Chicagoland area, and materials are donated around the world.
  • Goodwill – Drop off books at a local store.
  • Salvation Army – Find a drop-off location or schedule a pickup.
  • SCARCE - Located in Addison, SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) accepts many other items in addition to books. 

Monetary Donations

The Wood Dale Public Library welcomes gifts, memorials, and bequests to build library resources and extend, enrich, and improve its services.

The Library encourages unrestricted monetary gifts to support the Library’s strategic initiatives and the needs of the community. Donors who wish to contribute toward specific collections or needs of the Library should contact the Library Director.

To make a donation via check:

Please mail your check to:

Wood Dale Public Library District
520 N Wood Dale Rd 
Wood Dale, IL 60191

To make an online donation:

Donate via PayPal using your credit card

Food Donations

Please see the Free Little Pantry page for details on how you can support your neighbors in need.