DONATION OF BOOKS/DVDS/CDS
Georgina Public Library accepts donations of materials at the Keswick, Peter Gzowski (Sutton),
and Pefferlaw Branches.
Donated items must be:
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published within the last two years AND 
in pristine condition AND 
popular reading 
Books which don’t meet the above criteria, but are still in great condition, can be taken to the Peter
Gzowski (Sutton) Branch for the Better World Books initiative. Better World Books collects & sells
books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide; the Friends of Georgina Public Library is also
financially compensated for any books donated through our participation.
We do not accept material that is yellowed, worn, dusty, damp, mouldy, torn, or smelly.
For the following types of items, please contact an alternative organization (listed below) to
discuss donation options:
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encyclopedias 
cassette/VHS tapes 
CR-ROMs 
student text books (text books are also accepted through Better World Books) 
Reader’s Digest and other condensed material 
Alternative Organizations for Donations (updated April 2016):
Newmarket:
Value Village
905- 953-1344
Keswick:
Stretch Dollar Thrift Stores
905-476-1225
Sutton:
Stretch Dollar Thrift Stores-High Street
905-722-3326
Stretch Dollar Thrift Stores-Highway 48
905-722-1011
Appendix E:
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY MATERIAL
Georgina Public Library
1. Name of Complainant ___________________________________(please print)
2. Address __________________________________________________________
3. City ________________________
Postal Code _______
4. Phone ____________ Email______________________________
5. Complainant represents _____ him/her self
___organization (name) _____________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
Chief Officer or Chair______________________________________
6. Objection is to: ____book _____magazine _____illustrations ____music CD
_____ DVD/Video _______other (describe)
7. Author: __________________________________________________________
8. Title: ____________________________________________________________
9. Have you read/heard/seen the entire work? _____ If “no”, what sections? ______
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10. Are you aware of the judgment of this work by literary critics? _______________
11. What do you believe is the theme of this work? ___________________________
12. What is your specific objection to this material? ___________________________
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13. Is there anything good about this material? _______________________________
14. What do you feel might be the result of reading/hearing/viewing it? ___________
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15. What action would you recommend be taken regarding the use of this material?
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16. Other comments________________________________________________________
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Your request will be forwarded to library management and you will be informed of their
decision. Decisions are based upon the Materials Selection Policy approved by the Board
of Georgina Public Libraries. A copy of this policy is available for your review.
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(Signature)
(Library Card Number)
(Date of Signature)
Staff Response:
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Selector’s Signature__________________________ Date:__________________
C.E.O.’s Signature __________________________ Date:___________________