Bookstore Donations
At the Polly Seymour New Leaf Bookstore, we cherish your contributions, which help us continue to share the joy of reading with our community. To ensure the best use of your generous donations and to keep our collection vibrant and relevant, we kindly ask you to follow our guidelines on what we can and cannot accept.
Donation Limits
- Six (6) small boxes or bags.
- If you have more than six boxes or bags, please call ahead to make sure we can accommodate your donation.
What We Accept
- Gently Used to Like New Condition Books including:
- Popular Fiction and Bestsellers
- Non-Fiction (such as auto/biography, history, entertainment/the arts, religion, science, etc.)
- Children’s Books
- Magazines (within two years)
- DVDs
What We Don't Accept
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Professional Journals
- Vinyl Records
- CDs
Why Some Donations Can't Be Accepted
Our goal is to offer a collection that is both engaging and valuable to our community. Certain items, due to their condition, content, or relevance, may not fit within our scope or may require resources beyond our capacity to manage effectively. For items we cannot accept, we recommend exploring other donation opportunities in the community that may be able to give your items a new home.
For more information, please call the Polly Seymour New Leaf Bookstore at (407) 623-3300 ext. 6.
Check Out Our eBay Store
In 2024, we launched an eBay store for our most unique and rare items. Here we have 1st editions, antiquities, graphic novels, and much more. Explore a handpicked selection of rare and intriguing titles that span genres and eras. From beloved classics to hidden gems, there's something for every booklover and avid collector
To shop our eBay store, CLICK HERE.
Bookstore Hours
Monday - Saturday
11AM - 5PM
Sunday
2PM - 5PM
1052 W. Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 623-3300 ext. 6
Honoring the Legacy of Polly Seymour
(1929-2024)
The New Leaf Bookstore stands as a lasting tribute to Polly Seymour, one of the Winter Park Library’s most cherished champions. From the moment Polly arrived in Winter Park in 1978, she dedicated her life to enriching our Library and community. As the founder of the New Leaf Bookstore in 1995, Polly poured her vision, passion, and leadership into making it a vital part of the Library’s success.
Over the years, Polly’s efforts, alongside those of the bookstore’s incredible volunteers, raised more than $1.5 million to support Library programs, technology, collections, and more. Her work inspired countless volunteers and donors, and her legacy continues to thrive through the dedicated team that operates the store today.
Polly’s extraordinary contributions to the Winter Park Library will forever be remembered. Her vision and generosity made a difference to so many, and her impact will continue to shape our Library for generations to come.
We invite you to join us in honoring Polly’s legacy by visiting the New Leaf Bookstore and supporting the work she began with such love and dedication.
Bookstore Volunteers
Currently, forty-five loyal volunteers serve as cashiers, sorters, and shelvers. Several have worked at the Bookstore ever since it opened in 1995. We are always looking for new volunteers! Apply online today!
