How can I donate a genealogy or local history book to the library?
Donations of printed genealogies and local histories help to build our collections. Please send gift copies of your books to: Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History and Genealogy Stephen A. Schwarzman Building – Room 121 The New York Public Library Fifth Avenue & 42 Street New York, NY 10018 We accept bound volumes and typescripts, but regret that we cannot accept CDs or other electronic formats. If you are unable to donate a copy of your printed book, please provide us with order information. If appropriate we will place an order for the title through the Library’s regular acquisitions process. Please do not send any materials to the above address unless they are a gift. All gifts will be acknowledged by The Library and may be tax deductible.