Donating used books translates into tax break
A News & Record reader wrote in to Tom Taylor's column, "Get Tom On It," asking what to do with used books. Two very good destinations are the Beth David Synagogue at 804 Winview Drive and St. Francis Episcopal Church at 3506 Lawndale Drive. Both will provide receipts for you to document your donation for tax purposes.
St. Francis' yearly book sale, held the first week of May, uses its proceeds toward outreach projects in the community and the world. This will be the book sale's 49th year of serving the Triad community.
Over the years, Greensboro has been very good to us by donating books throughout the year (donations can be left by the garage), enabling us to grow to over 40,000 volumes for sale.
Thank you, Greensboro, for continuing to support this outreach mission through your continued patronage.
Ellen Lyon
Greensboro
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Do they accept Playboys too?
Seriously, thanks for the info. I tried donating books to the Salvation Army not long ago and was told they no longer accept them.
Posted on February 2, 2007 9:15 AM
Oh, one last thing. Ed McKay's off Westover buys used books. I don't think they take hardbacks but you can get cash or store credit if they decide to purchase your books.
Posted on February 2, 2007 9:16 AM