FAQS

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” inverse=”” css=”.vc_custom_1663612107349{background-image: url(https://thebookfairies.org/staging1/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/book-fairies-faq-m.jpg?id=7285) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”top”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”1.5em”][trx_call_to_action style=”1″ align=”left” accent=”yes” title=”VolunteerYour Time” subtitle=”MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE” class=”pagebanner” height=”300″ top=”tiny” bottom=”tiny”][/trx_call_to_action][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”5em”][trx_title type=”2″ top=”tiny-“]Frequently Asked Questions[/trx_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”3em”][vc_separator style=”double”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][trx_title type=”2″ top=”medium-“]

General Questions

[/trx_title][vc_separator style=”double”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” inverse=””][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_id=”accordionsec”][vc_tta_section title=”What is Book Fairies?” tab_id=”1654045340084-61102b9a-535d” el_class=”faqicon1″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies makes magic by providing donated books to those in need. We are committed to decreasing the high illiteracy rates in our area by collecting new and/or gently used books and matching them with libraries, schools, teachers, and organizations in need that would not otherwise have the means to obtain them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where is Book Fairies located?” tab_id=”1657505142088-c0a2d36c-42af”][vc_column_text css=””]Book Fairies’ Book Bank is located at our new location, 220 Miller Place, Hicksville, NY 11801[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is Book Fairies affiliated with a religious or government organization?” tab_id=”1654046536588-a40a46da-4444″ el_class=”faqicon1″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies is a non-governmental and non-denominational organization.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is Book Fairies a 501(c)3 charity?” tab_id=”1654047242801-11e84edd-0f0b” el_class=”faqicon3″][vc_column_text]Yes, Book Fairies is a recognized 501(c)3 charity by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt charity. Please check out our financials page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you provide tax receipts for donations made to your charity?” tab_id=”1654047325156-8a7d676a-c300″ el_class=”faqicon4″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies will send a tax receipt for monetary and in-kind donations made through our system. If you require a receipt and did not get one, please Contact Us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][trx_title type=”2″ top=”medium-“]

Volunteer

Contact Us for information on having a community group or corporate team volunteering experiences.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What’s it like to volunteer at Book Fairies?” tab_id=”1660535795219-de747d2a-1e3e” el_class=”faqicon5″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies Book Bank is a casual and fun volunteer experience. Volunteers check incoming book donations for age and condition before sorting them into categories. No experience is necessary as we provide a quick training tutorial when you start.

We accept on-site volunteers 12 years or older. The Book Bank is a warehouse environment. There is limited heat and no air conditioning. We recommend that you dress comfortably and according to the weather. Be prepared to stand for sorting; chairs are available for breaks.

For more information, check out our Training Video.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I organize a book drive?” tab_id=”1660535795145-8096e2b2-eb31″ el_class=”faqicon2″][vc_column_text]We are so grateful to all our volunteers who run book drives but need to ensure our warehouse can accommodate the influx of books collected. We ask that you fill out an application and review our guidelines before running a book drive. Drives can be run by individuals, school and community groups, businesses, and organizations. Click here to learn more and complete our book drive application.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”book”][vc_column][trx_title type=”2″ top=”medium-“]

Donate Books

Book Fairies accepts books via appointment at our Book Bank Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 2 PM (10 AM – 1 PM in July & August). You can also drop off books at one of our remote drop sites across Long Island — find the full list here: Book Fairies Remote Drop Sites. If you have five or more boxes of books, Book Fairies can arrange a pickup from your home, business, or school in Queens or on Long Island. Click here for more information.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What books do you accept?” tab_id=”1660535820477-55b07581-cfce” el_class=”faqicon5″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies accepts all age books in good condition, from baby through adult, published in the last 20 years. We also accept college-level textbooks published within the past 10 years. We do not accept encyclopedias, magazines, CDs, DVDs, or faith-based books. Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is your pick up/delivery zone?” tab_id=”1660535820507-7e260d34-08ca” el_class=”faqicon4″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies partners with organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for most of our pick ups and deliveries. These amazing volunteers in day habilitation programs pick up across Long Island and into Queens. Pick up and delivery appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where do my donated books go?” tab_id=”1660535820563-59043193-a664″ el_class=”faqicon2″][vc_column_text]Book Fairies donate books to schools and organizations serving under-resourced communities across Long Island and NYC. Books that are not purposeful here in New York but are still in fair condition are sent overseas through our global partnerships. Any books that are received in unacceptable conditions are recycled. See our program page for more information on how we distribute books or the receiving page to determine if you qualify to receive books.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do you accept Library Cleanouts?” tab_id=”1660535820591-945b0478-c205″ el_class=”faqicon2″][vc_column_text css=””]LIBRARY CLEAN-OUT REQUIREMENTS

Book Fairies CAN accept:

Baby to Young Adult Library Grade Books
Fiction books ONLY

Book Fairies CANNOT accept:

Adult library grade books
Children/YA nonfiction
Religious themed books

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Book Fairies CAN accept:

Leveled readers, novels, fiction
Dictionaries and Thesauruses
Loose reading books from discarded reading curriculum

Book Fairies CANNOT accept the following:

Non Fiction books
K to 12 textbooks
Reference books older than 10 years old (encyclopedias, atlases, etc)
Full reading curriculum programs

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Receive Books

[/trx_title][vc_separator style=”double”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” inverse=””][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_id=”accordionsec”][vc_tta_section title=”How do I receive books?” tab_id=”1660535832670-36d162d9-489d” el_class=”faqicon3″][vc_column_text]To qualify to receive books, you need to be affiliated with a school, organization, or community group serving under-resourced areas of Long Island and NYC. Check out our receiving page for more information and to sign up to receive books.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”3em”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” full_height=”yes” inverse=”” css=”.vc_custom_1663611981245{background-image: url(https://thebookfairies.org/staging1/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/book-fairies-faq-btm.jpg?id=7387) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”banner” el_class=”top”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1663612192855{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][trx_call_to_action style=”1″ align=”right” accent=”yes” title=”Your Time Is A Gift” description=”Make an impact!
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