A strong public library is the foundation upon which a community can preserve the past, empower lives today and build for the future. Our goal is to provide support:
- for projects that encourage children and young adults to cultivate a life-long enthusiasm for reading and learning
- to continue to support collections, programs, and services
- to act as advocates to ensure that library services continue on into the future.
No matter the amount, your gift to Way helps to strengthen our services. From large gifts to our endowment to donations to our annual campaign, every gift is vital to the continued success of Way Library.
Memorial & Honorarium
Book Donations and Sales
Shape the Future of Way
Making a bequest to the Way Public Library Foundation & Friends not only is a sign of benevolence, but also is the mark of your desire to help shape the future.
The proceeds of any planned gift can be unrestricted, allowing the Foundation to meet the needs of the Way Public Library as they arise, or can be restricted, offering a way for you to support a program or area in which you are particularly interested.
2023 Book Sale Dates
February 16-18, 2023 Media Sale
June 15-17, 2023 Book Sale
November 9-11, 2023 Book Sale
Thursdays: 9am - 7:30pm • Fridays: 9am - 5:30pm • Saturdays: 9am - 12:30pm (Half-price day)
Fiction, non-fiction, kids books, and so much more!
In the meantime, shop the library’s ever popular “Specials” rack located on the main floor at Way. These “like new” hot titles are available every day at unbeatable prices. New titles will be added frequently. You can also shop our "Books by the Bag" on the library's lower level.
For more information, please contact Lisa Richard at 419-874-3135, extension 139 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Book Donation Guidelines
We welcome donations of books and other materials that expand and enhance our collection or are suitable for resale.
**Limit donations to 2 bags or boxes of books.
We CANNOT accept:
· Books in poor condition (stained, yellowed, moldy, torn)
· Audio cassettes, VHS tapes and magazines
· Books more than 5 years old in the following categories:
Encyclopedias, Medical/Health, Textbooks, Business
Travel and Computer, Educational/ Reference
We CAN accept (in good condition only):
· Hardcover and paperback books (fiction and non-fiction)
· Children’s books
· DVD movies
· Audio books on CD
· Music CDs
Donations are added to the Library’s collection if they meet the same standards as those required of purchased materials. Most donations are not added to the collection, but are sold by the Foundation & Friends to fund special Library projects and services.
The Library will, upon request of the donor, provide a receipt for donated items, but cannot assign a value to donated materials. Once accepted, donations are property of the Library and cannot be returned to the donor.
Kroger Rewards - Support Way by registering your card!
Simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and enter EC279 (Way Public Library Foundation code) as your designation choice. It's that easy and it makes a difference. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Richard at 419-874-3135 ext. 139 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Way Public Library Foundation & Friends is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization founded by a group of citizens who understood that a strong public library would not be possible through public funding alone. EIN 34-1712599