Charity Collections within the Library Policy

The Tinley Park Public Library is pleased to serve as a central point for collection projects sponsored by non-profit community organizations. The library does not necessarily endorse the philosophies or practices of organizations hosting collections, nor is the library responsible for items collected.

Guidelines:

1. Non-profits in the communities of Tinley Park and Orland Hills may submit a request to conduct a collection project. Requests must be approved by the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees. All requests should be emailed to the Marketing and Public Relations Manager. Please email jdyer@tplibrary.org or call 708.845.5705 with your request
2. The library cannot serve as a central point for collection projects hosted by individuals, including, but not limited to, scout or school projects designed to benefit a community non-profit
3. Collection boxes (or other receptacles) placed without approval will be removed from the lobby
4. Sponsoring organizations must provide the names and contact information for individuals responsible for the collection project
5. The library will provide collection boxes and signage. Sponsoring organizations may not bring in their own boxes or signs
6. The library will provide informational handouts when applicable
7. Collection boxes will be located in an area designated for this purpose by the library
8. The library reserves the right to limit the number of simultaneous collection projects
9. The library reserves the right to limit the frequency of collection projects
10. Collection projects are limited to a maximum period of 30 days, unless otherwise approved by the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees
11. Authorized representatives of sponsoring organizations must be available when called for pick-up of accumulated items. These items must be picked up within 24 hours from time of call
12. If the library is currently hosting a collection for a particular item or organization, it will be at the discretion of the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees to host additional collections for the same or similar type of items or organizations
13. If an organization does not abide by these guidelines, permission to conduct a collection project will be withdrawn and collection box will be removed

Board Approved 04/22/2015
Revised 09/27/2017
Revised 01/26/2022