Below are libraries from the Westchester Library System that participated in past instances of The Great Give Back! Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
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2025
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
Baby & Kid Clothing Recycling Program
October 1st – 31st
The Rye Free Reading Room will be a drop-off location for the Carter’s Baby & Kid Clothing Free Recycling Program through TerraCycle. The program recycles used baby and kid clothes into raw formats that can be used to make new products. For more information on the recycling process, visit www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/carters.
To participate, bring your clean and dry baby and kid clothing of any brand to the library during business hours. Clothes will be collected in the Children’s Room.
Clearly used clothing is fine (holes and stains happen) but please make sure that the cause of the stain has been thoroughly washed away! Accessories and shoes are not accepted by the program.
No registration
2024
Underwear and Sock Drive
October 19th – November 30th
We are collecting new packages of underwear and socks be donated to The Sharing Shelf.
Donations are welcome from everyone!
Coat & Winter Accessories Drive
October 1st – 21st
Our library is proud to serve as a drop-off site in partnership with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam for the inaugural Winter Coat and Accessories Drive! We’re collecting gently used or new coats, along with new hats, gloves, and socks, to support those in need across Westchester County. Your donations can make a big difference in helping families stay warm this winter. Drop off your items at the Larchmont Library and help our neighbors in need!
No registration required
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
Fall Clothing Drive
October 1st – October 21st
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is partnering with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam for their Fall Clothing Drive as part of The Great Give Back, a library-based community service initiative. From October 1-21, the library will accept donations of winter coats, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens & socks for families in need. Donations of clothing in good condition and socks in new condition are welcomed.
No registration required.
2023
Baby & Kid Clothing Recycling Program through TerraCycle & Carter’s
October 1st-31st
All ages
RFRR will be participating in The Great Give Back, a statewide community service initiative, by being a drop-off location for the Carter’s Baby & Kid Clothing Free Recycling Program through TerraCycle. The program recycles used baby and kid clothes into raw formats that can be used to make new products. To participate, bring your clean and dry baby and kid clothing of any brand to the library during business hours. Clearly used clothing is fine (holes and stains happen) but please make sure that the cause of the stain has been thoroughly washed away! Accessories and shoes are not accepted by the program.
No registration required