Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, Charleston FRIENDS of the Library is a 501©3 organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID is 57-0742388

  • Yes. We are a non profit supporting the Charleston County Library System and Community through our programs. Our tax ID number is 57-0742388.

  • Complete the volunteer survey via the link on the volunteer page. Volunteering is flexible to fit your schedule. We have weekday and weekend options. We offer consistent (e.g. weekly) or event based opportunities.

  • We look up the current used book price for and then price our used book at 30-40% off. Low prices and you are supporting your Charleston County Library System and community.

  • Please drop off books at our retail store location during business hours and ask for a receipt. All large (3+ boxes) book donations must have an appointment time. See the Book Donation page for more details.

  • Learn more about the local authors we partner with. Or come to a book sale or event and meet a few of our local authors on site!

  • We love supporting local authors. When you join us as an author member you’ll receive benefits including the opportunity to sell books at our sales, be featured in promotional material and more.

  • Yes. If you are working for or with a Charleston area non-profit, we’d love to partner with you to provide or deliver books. Reach out to director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org to start the conversation.

  • Business partners are critical to our success, offering up venue space, supporting employee volunteerism, and / or funding key programs. We offer a business membership specifically for our corporate FRIENDS. Reach out to director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org‍ ‍or call 843-647-1289 to start a discussion on how you can support FRIENDS while generating broader awareness for your business.

  • Yes. If you are working for or with a Charleston area non-profit, we’d love to partner with you to provide or deliver books. Reach out to director@charlestonlibraryfriends.org to start the conversation.

  • Have a question for our store or about book donations? Call 843-647-1289.

    Have a general question? Email director@CharlestonLibraryFriends.org. If you have an urgent question, call 843-737-0250.