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Lafayette Public Library

About Your Library: Donations

Book Donations: 211 E. Pinhook Rd.

Patrons wishing to donate books to the Friends of the Library may drop them off at our warehouse, located at 211 E. Pinhook Road (the red building next to United Way and Second Harvest Food Bank).

Drop Off Times:

  • Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Please leave donations in either of the two drop boxes available at the site.

Note:

  • Donations cannot be left on nights and weekends, as the gates will be locked.
  • We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines.
  • Please do not leave books that are not in resalable condition (wet, stained, mildewed, etc.). Help us save donation space for books we can sell. Your cooperation is most appreciated.

Assistance and Receipts:

  • This location is manned only on Thursdays.
  • If you need assistance or would like a receipt, please come to the warehouse on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • For further assistance, please call the Friends of the Library at (337) 501-9209.

Directions:

If traveling SOUTH on E. Pinhook Rd:

  • From the Evangeline Thruway, turn right at Refinery Street.
  • Take a left at the first driveway behind the former Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

If traveling NORTH on E. Pinhook Rd:

  • Take a left on Refinery Street (three blocks before the Evangeline Thruway).
  • Then take another left at the first driveway behind the former Habitat for Humanity ReStore.