The library service will accept donations of up to 20 books per person on the understanding that they will become the property of the library. Donated books are usually sold in the Library's annual book sale, which raises funds to support the Sutherland Shire Libraries service.

If you are considering donating books and other material about the Sutherland Shire or that may have local historical significance, please contact the Local History Specialist; telephone Sutherland Library on 02 9710 0351.

What we will accept

  • Popular fiction in as new condition
  • Graphic Novels
  • Biographies
  • Travel guides (less than 5 yrs old)
  • Art and Crafts
  • History, especially Military / War histories
  • Transport
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Music Scores / books
  • Children's Picture Books
  • Popular children's fiction
  • Popular young adult fiction

What we can't accept

  • Computer books
  • Encyclopedias
  • Guinness Book of Records
  • Medical books
  • Textbooks
  • Video cassettes
  • Magazines
  • Books in other languages
  • HSC guides / texts
  • CDs & DVDs
  • Mills & Boon
  • Large Print

Donations can be made at any of our libraries during opening hours. The library reserves the right to reject any donation deemed unacceptable by library staff. Find a location near you