Ramapo Catskill Library System
Public libraries of Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties
In the coming months the libraries from the Ramapo Catskill Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2025 will be listed here! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Click here to view past GGB events from Ramapo Catskill Library System
Four Seasons Clothing Drive
October 18th – 31st
Between Oct. 18th – Oct. 31st Albert Wisner Public Library will be collecting clothing donations for Four Seasons Kids.
What Four Seasons Kids Needs:
* New children’s clothing, newborn through size 12
Greatly needed: NEW underwear in sizes 3T through children’s size 12 (both boys and girls).
* Clothing in “like new” condition; free of stains, tears, missing buttons, broken zippers or excessive wear.
Blood Drive
August 21st
18 & older
The Cornwall Public Library partnered with the New York Blood Center to assist with critical blood shortages. Blood donation is the true act of giving life. One cannot manufacture blood; it is a gift we all have inside of us to give to those who are in need. Thirty-seven donors yielded 111 units from our Great Give Back blood drive. In spite of the various reasons, for donating blood and encouraging others to do it, there are only a few who actually do it. The Great Give Back was the spark to assist in making this blood drive successful!
Giving Feels Good!
October 1st – 19th
Bring in a gently used handbag, backpack, cosmetic bag, new packaged underwear & socks to help empower and bring joy to women who are less fortunate. We are partnering with Fearless! to distribute these items to women who could use a helping hand as they gain confidence and independence.
Registration not required. All are welcome to contribute.
The Great Give Back for “Take Me Home Pet Rescue Inc.”
October 1st – 31st
The Cragsmoor Free Library is proud to support Take Me Home Pet Rescue, Inc. during The Great Give Back 2025!
Throughout the month of October, we’ll have a donation jar at the library for anyone who wishes to contribute. All proceeds will go directly to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which is funded entirely through donations and adoption fees.
Every dollar makes a difference—your tax-deductible gift helps Take Me Home Pet Rescue save and improve the lives of animals in need.
Prefer to give online? You can donate here: https://tmhpetrescue.com/donate
Learn more about their mission: https://tmhpetrescue.com/about-us
Registration is not required. At this time, we are only able to accept monetary donations for Take Me Home Pet Rescue. While the organization does share a list of needed supplies on their website, they have very specific requirements for the items they can accept. To ensure donations are most useful, we kindly ask that you do not leave supply items at the library.
Winter Coat Drive and Food Drive
October 19th – December 22nd
All Ages
Have winter wear you no longer use? Please bring in your gently used coats, scarves, and gloves of all sizes. We are also hosting a food drive, please bring in non-perishable items- jars, cans, and sealed packets. We recommend sauces, soups, beans, vegetables in cans or jars, honey, peanut butter, candy, and boxed juices. All items can be brought to the Fallsburg Library during our normal operating hours. Every donation counts!
Beyond Bedtime
October 1st – 31st
Donate new pajamas and storybooks to benefit Beyond Bedtime, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to healthy sleep so all children can thrive. Since 2001, they have provided over 7.5 million cozy pajamas and inspiring storybooks to children who are facing adversity, as well as critical resources for parents and caregivers to support children at bedtime.
Josephine-Louise Public Library
Helping is Caring
October 1st – 28th
Help us support those in domestic abuse situations and those who are suffering from food insecurity. We have been provided with an “immediate always” list from the domestic abuse shelter and from the local food pantry. Please read the list for the domestic abuse shelter carefully, there are “gently used” items on the list, but there are also items listed that must be new and unused.
Here are a few items from the list for the domestic abuse shelter:
-Diapers and pull-ups, larger sizes
-Baby wipes
-New or gently used towels, twin sized sheets, pillowcases
-NEW pillows
-NEW Halloween costumes
-Nut-free candy
-Men’s and teenage male clothing
This is a drop-off program, so there is no registration required. You can donate items during our hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Please do not leave items outside the building.
Moffat Library of Washingtonville
Food Drive for Country Kids Food Pantry
October 1st – 31st
All Ages
Throughout the month of October, we are collecting non-perishable food items for the Country Kids Food Pantry in Washingtonville. Please no damaged or expired items. Please drop donations off at the library anytime during regular library hours.
The Great Give Back Bake Sale
October 17th from 3:30 – 5:30
All Ages
In tandem with our monthlong food drive in October for our local food pantry, members of our Teen Advisory Board are hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the Country Kids Food Pantry in Washingtonville. Stop by Moffat Library anytime on Friday, October 17 between 3:30-5:30 pm to enjoy delicious homemade treats, support a great cause, and see how local teens are making a difference!
Great Give Back
October 18th from 10:00 – 5:00
Donate on October 18th!
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year, we will collect only new baby clothing and daily supplies. Please note that The Center for Safety and Change cannot accept used items.
Food Drive
October 14th – 24th
Food drive to benefit Rockland County pantries.
No registration required. Drop by with a food donation!
Pine Bush School District Food Pantry
October 1st – 31st
Non perishable food items
No registration needed. Open to anyone wanting to give.
Ramapo Catskill Library System
Halloween Costume Swap
October 2nd – 31st
Give Back This Spooky Season!
Our Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Swap and everyone is welcome! No costume to donate? No problem! Come pick out a new-to-you costume for free.
We are currently accepting costume donations in all sizes: babies to adults (and pets too!). Help us make Halloween fun (and affordable!) for everyone in the community by donating gently used costumes and accessories.
Drop off donations at the library during regular hours. Let’s share the spirit of Halloween — and give old costumes new life! No registration required.
Sloatsburg Public Library, 1 Liberty Rock Rd., Sloatsburg, NY 10974
(845) 753-2001
Toys for Tots
October 2nd – November 30th
Sunshine Hall Free Library Toy Drive. On behalf of the Marine Corp Reserve Toys For Tots program the library is accepting donations October 2-November 30, 2025. Bring NEW UNOPENED toys to the library during library hours. For more information visit sunshinehallfreelibrary.org or call 845-557-6258.
Registration is not required.
Children’s Clothing Swap
October 11th from 11:00 – 3:00
Family Program
Come find something new-to-you at our Children’s Clothing Swap!
How it works:
Drop off your unwanted children’s clothing, in all sizes, from October 6-9. We’ll be collecting children’s clothes, shoes, coats, winter wear and Halloween costumes. Clothing must be in good condition, clean, no odors, rips, holes or stains.
Items will be sorted by size and category. Return on Saturday, October 11, 11am-3pm, to “shop” for free for what your family needs. We’ll have fun activities to entertain children while you shop.
You do not need to donate something to take something.
Food Drive to Benefit St. Paul’s Food Cupboard
October 6th – 20th
Help St. Paul’s Food Cupboard in Valley Cottage create Thanksgiving food baskets for families by donating holiday food items like boxed stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, canned yams/sweet potatoes, and canned vegetables. Other donations needed include: cereal, oatmeal, pasta, boxed macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, canned meats, canned fruit, and cooking oil.
Donations of non-perishable, non-expired items can be placed in the collection box by the Circulation Desk.
Give a Kid a Book
October 1st – November 1st
Children 0-12
Between October 1 and November 1, the Children’s Room will collect new, unused books for the Library Association of Rockland County’s Youth Services. Books will be given as gifts to children through local charities during the holidays.
Ulster County Food Fight
September 2nd – October 18th
As part of the Great Give Back, Ulster County libraries are holding a food collection contest. The common goal is to fill up the shelves of local food pantries, in our case that’s Loaves and Fishes out of the Wallkill Reform Church, and to put an end to hunger in our communities! We’re in it to win it for our community! Please help us by donating canned/boxed foods and personal hygiene items. Check out a list of recommended items by clicking here.
CLYNK Donations
For the duration of the Great Giveback and beyond!
The library is providing CLYNK recycling bags to patrons interested in donating their deposit bottle refunds toward library collections and programming! We’re grateful for the support of our community, and are committed to supporting local recycling efforts.
Cirba Solutions Battery Recycling
For the duration of the Great Giveback and beyond!
Wallkill Public Library is a battery recycling center. We’ll accept your used batteries for safe and easy recycling. Let’s keep our community clean!
The Great Give Back Blessing Bags
October 1st – November 3rd
All Ages Community Drive to Benefit Children
Throughout the month of October, Woodbury Public Library will be collecting donations to fill “Blessing Bags” for children at Fearless! Hudson Valley in Newburgh (formerly Safe Homes of Orange County). Items needed include hats, mittens, one-size gloves, small toys, books, crayons and coloring books, toothbrushes, wipes. Collection containers will be provided at both library branches. In service to the community, teen volunteers will prepare the bags for delivery to the shelter in early November.