Friends FAQs

  • General Questions

    Donations are tax-deductible. When dropping off your donation please ask a library staff member for a tax deduction form.

    The Friend Shop accepts gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and audiobooks. We ask that you bring in no more than 2 boxes a day. Bring your donations to the Service Desk and a staff member will assist you. If you would like to contact the Friends you can email them at elplfriendshop@gmail.com, or leave a voice message at (517) 292-4046.

    The MSU Surplus and Recycling Center (468 Green Way, East Lansing, MI 48824) also accepts books for recycling.

    The Friends do not offer donation pick-ups at this time. The Friends can accept two boxes of materials from each generous donor if you are dropping off donations at the library.  

    The MSU Surplus and Recycling Center, 468 Green Way, East Lansing, MI 48824 also accepts books for recycling.