Public libraries of Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties
Below are libraries in the Ramapo Catskill Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2026! 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
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All ages
The Albert Wisner Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All ages
The Chester Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Care Closet Drive
10/2/2026 – 10/30/2026
Ages 10-18
Help Us Stock the Ellenville School District Care Closet!
This October, Cragsmoor Free Library is partnering with the Ellenville School District to collect essential toiletries and personal care items for the school’s Care Closet.
The Care Closet provides much-needed essentials to Ellenville students and families in our community.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donate new, unopened toiletries and personal care items from the school’s requested-items list.
Socks and underwear (brand new, in various youth and adult sizes)
Deodorant (travel and full size)
Small shampoos
Soap
Feminine sanitary pads
Please bring your donations to the Cragsmoor Free Library during normal opening hours:
Monday: 2–5 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM
Friday: 2–5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
Please do not leave donations outside the library.
For the safety of the items, donations must be brought inside during library hours.
EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Help us give back to our community and make sure Ellenville students have access to the essentials they need.
No registration required
More info:
Call: 845-647-4611
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All ages
The Daniel Pierce Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Ellenville Public Library and Museum
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All Ages
The Ellenville Public Library and Museum is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Book Donations for Books for Africa
10/21/2026
Books are being delivered to the Books for Africa collection site in Marietta, Georgia.
Books that have been excessed from the Fallsburg Library are being donated to Books for Africa for distribution to needy schools and libraries in Africa. We will be donating 191 boxes of books to this very worthy organization.
This will be our 2nd year making the trip to deliver books to this program. Local organizations no longer had room for donations and other programs across the country preferred only new books. Books for Africa has been happy to take our gently used books for distribution.
Diaper Drive
11/1/2026 – 1/8/2027
All Ages
The Fallsburg Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Toy Drive & Swap
10/18/2026 from 2:00 – 4:00
All ages
Donate your gently used & outgrown toys (9/8-10/11 ; drop off in the Children’s Room), then return on October 18th (2-4 PM) for “shop” for free! You do not need to donate to take something.
No registration required. All are welcome to donate and browse.
Please ensure your donations are usable and include any necessary pieces.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/30/2026
All Ages
The Florida Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Beyond Bedtime – Great Give Back
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
Donate new pajamas and storybooks to benefit Beyond Bedtime, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps children discover and experience the superpower of sleep so that they can wake up ready to thrive. Pajamas must be New or Unused, full pajama sets (top and bottom) and for ages 0-12!
No registration is required.
Donation boxes will be located on 1st and 2nd floor.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/24/2026
All Ages
The Goshen Public Library and Historical Society is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
The Great Give Back
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
We are collecting non-perishable food in the lobby.
Ages 18+
Join the Great Give Back with us and make a donation of shelf stable food and personal care items to support People to People of Rockland.
No registration required
Diaper Drive
10/9/2026 – 11/23/2026
The Highland Falls Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Josephine-Louise Public Library
Undergarment Drive
10/1/2026 – 11/3/2026
All ages
Through the month of October we will be collecting items in support of a local domestic abuse shelter. We will be collecting socks and underwear for all ages–underwear for children, teenagers, women and men, and socks for toddlers, teens and adult for women and men. Also, with Christmas around the corner, we will be collecting new, gently used, or, if you are feeling creative – homemade Christmas stockings. If you feel like doing even more we will also be collecting newly purchased pillows to be given out when someone enters the shelter and can take with them when leaving.
The smallest things bring so much comfort and dignity to every person!
This program is open to everyone. There will be labeled boxes in the main entrance/section of the library for all items. We are open Monday-Thursday 10:00 to 8:00, Friday 10:00 to 6:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 2:00. If you are unable to drop off your items during these hours, give us a call at (845) 778-7621 and we can make arrangements with you!
Diaper Drive
10/5/2026 – 11/19/2026
All Ages
The Josephine Louise Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Diaper Drive
10/12/2026 – 10/31/2026
All Ages
The Liberty Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Livingston Manor- Roscoe Library
Diaper Drive
9/14/2026 – 10/17/2026
All Ages
The Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 11/2/2026
All Ages
The Middletown Thrall Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Moffat Library of Washingtonville
Food Drive for Country Kids Food Pantry
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
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.
No Registration Required.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/17/2026
All Ages
The Moffat Library of Washingtonville is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 11/22/2026
All Ages
The Monroe Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Montgomery Free Library Food Drive
10/1/2026 – 10/31/2026
All ages
Throughout the entire month of October, The Montgomery Free Library will be collecting food donations for the Montgomery Food Pantry!
Please bring in any non-perishable and non-expired food donations during our open hours:
10:00am – 4:30pm Mon-Fri
10:00am – 1:00pm Sat
Closed Sunday
Registration is not required, and participation is not restricted to district residents.
Diaper Drive
10/5/2026 – 10/17/2026
All Ages
The Newburgh Free Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Pet Supplies Donation, Dog Rope Toy Make and Donate, Diaper Drive
10/24/2026
All ages
Donation of pet supplies and “make and donate” rope toys to benefit the Humane Society of Walden. Diaper Drive to benefit the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan.
No restrictions or registration
Diaper Drive
9/14/2026 – 10/10/2026
All Ages
The Pine Bush Area Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Diaper Drive
10/1/2026 – 11/30/2026
All Ages
The Port Jervis Free Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Ramapo Catskill Library System
The Great Suffern Food Drive
10/3/2026 – 10/24/2026
All ages
Suffern Free Library is collecting non-perishable, unexpired food for the Community Food Pantry from October 3-24, 2026 as part of the Great Give Back. We will also be accepting gift cards to local grocery stores that food pantry staff can use to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats.
This year, more than ever, our community needs our help to ensure that no child or adult goes hungry. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our food drive. We would like this year’s food drive to be the biggest one yet! A receptacle is available inside our lobby. Thank you!
Registration is not required. Gift cards can be mailed to the attention of Nancy L. Wendt, Manager of Circulation Services, at Suffern Free Library, 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY, 10901 or emailed to nwendt@suffernfreelibrary.org.
The Great Give Back: Food Drive
10/17/2026 – 11/20/2026
All ages
Give back to your community this year by dropping off various nonperishable food items at Tuxedo Park Library that we will distribute to the Community Food Pantry serving Suffern, Hillburn, Sloatsburg and Tuxedo.
No registration required
Diaper Drive
10/17/2026 – 11/20/2026
All Ages
The Tuxedo Park is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Great Giveback
9/2/2026 to 10/17/2026
Age: General (all are welcome)
The Wallkill Public Library is participating in the Ulster County Food Fight! We will be accepting nonperishable food donations and packaged hygiene problems. All donations will go to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry located at the Wallkill Reform Church.
Registration is not required.
Western Sullivan Public Library
Diaper Drive
10/17/2026 – 10/31/2026
All Ages
The Western Sullivan Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive.
Diaper Drive
10/19/2026 – 11/6/2026
All Ages
The Woodbury Public Library is collecting diapers for the Diaper Bank of Orange Ulster Sullivan. There is a high need for sizes 3-7. This year, more than ever, our community needs our help. Please consider helping those in need by donating to our Diaper Drive. Thanks to the efforts of the Orange County Library Association, a receptacle will be in the library to receive donations for the duration of the drive.
Children’s Clothing Swap
10/17/2026 from 11:00-3:00
Age: Family
Come find something new-to-you at our Children’s Clothing Swap!
How it works:
Drop off your gently used children’s clothing, in all sizes, from October 12-16. We’ll be collecting children’s clothes, shoes, coats, winter wear and Halloween costumes. Clothing must be clean and in good condition: no odors, rips, holes or stains.
Items will be sorted by size and category.
Return on Saturday, October 17, 11am-3pm, to “shop” for free for what your family needs.
You do not need to donate something to take something.
No registration required
Food Collection for St. Paul’s Food Cupboard in Valley Cottage
10/5/2026- 10/19/2026
All ages
Help the Food Cupboard 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.
No registration required