409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055

Phone:  610-838-8381 Fax: 610-838-8466

Please click here to donate online or print and complete the Donation Form and return it to the library.  Donations are tax deductible.  The Hellertown Area Library is non-profit organization under section 501c(3) of the IRS code.

If you can share a little of your time, talents, and ideas, there are opportunities available in which help would be gladly accepted.

  • Giant Gift Cards - You can purchase these from the library, click here for more details
  • Fundraising – help develop, plan, and execute various fundraising projects
  • Events – assist with various events (logistics, set up, staffing, clean up, etc.)
  • Publicity – publicize Friends events and projects
  • Canvasing – solicit local businesses in conjunction with fundraising projects
  • Programming – assist in developing and presenting special programs under the sponsorship of the library
  • Hospitality – coordinate refreshments for specific events or programs
  • Communications – keep members informed through emails, Facebook, etc.
  • Friends Board – serve in a leadership capacity
  • Outreach Services – help library staff shuttle materials to/from shut-ins
  • Library Volunteer – help library staff
  • ​Supplies - the library is always grateful for donations of supplies. Currently needed are  clean 2 liter bottles, papeer towel rolls and egg cartons, juice boxes, small prizes, individually wrapped candy, Giant or Amazon Gift Cards!

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Book Donations

The Hellertown Area Library accepts books from our patrons during regular operating hours, but please limit your donations to three boxes or bags at any one time.  Please do not put donated items in our outside book drop box or leave them by the front entrance when the library is closed.  We appreciate your gift and will evaluate each item for inclusion in the collection.  If an item is not added to our collection, it will be sold in our book sale.  All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library.  Please read the guidelines below before bringing your donations to the library.  You may request a receipt for tax purposes for those items determined to be in "very good or better condition."  The library staff is prohibited from placing a value on donated items and can only acknowledge the number of items donated.

Monetary Donations

Employer Match

Does your employer participate in a matching gift program?  If so, your monetary gift to the library may be matched by your employer.  Please ask them how and/or see one of the library staff.

Other Ways to Donate