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Donations

It's Easy to Support Your Local Library!

Cash Donations - Fast, Easy, and Tax Deductible

Making a donation of cash or books to the GDL is a great way to support us in our mission to serve the residents of Genesee County. Cash donations to Genesee District Library DO apply to the Public Contribution Credit on the Michigan State tax form.

If you would like to make a cash donation to support the GDL, there are several options:

  1. Make a donation online with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club. This donation is made through the GDL's website.
  2. Make a cash or check donation at your local library branch. Please make out checks to "Genesee District Library".

Also, cash donations to Community Foundations are also a tax credit with the same restrictions. There is a GDL Foundation that is under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. A check would be made out to the "Community Foundation of Greater Flint" with a note on the memo line “Genesee District Library Foundation Endowment Fund.” You can give these checks to the staff at any GDL location or mail them to the Headquarters business office at:

Genesee District Library
Attn: Director of Finance
4195 W. Pasadena Ave.
Flint, MI 48504

Book Donations and Used Book Sales

You can also support the GDL by donating used books for sale. We have Friends of the Library groups at many of our branches that hold book sales periodically. The proceeds from book sales are used by that Friends group for many purposes at that branch.

Used book sales are regularly held at branches around the county. These sales are posted on our event calendar. Please contact the library nearest you for information about when you can bring in your donation. Certain items are not accepted for book sales. These include: Encyclopedias, old magazines, and books that are in poor condition. If you wouldn't buy them, nobody else will!

Ask the library staff member for a receipt when you drop off your materials.

Volunteer Your Time

The Genesee District Library welcomes volunteers to help us keep our libraries neat, orderly, and pleasant. You get to work with some of our fantastic staff and help serve your community. Are you interested? Find out more about our Volunteer Program.

Regardless of which option you choose, know that your donation to the Genesee District Library is very much appreciated!