Donations and Memorials
Memorials
Giving For Yourself or in Memory of Someone
When you make a charitable contribution, you want to be sure that your money will be used effectively to improve the quality of life in our community. A gift to the Avalon Library is an excellent way to ensure quality library services for the North Boros area of Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, and Emsworth that we serve. So many successful people tell stories of how important the library has been in their lives. Each day in Avalon, our library staff reaches out to children and adults to help them grow and learn. We foster a love of reading and provide the vital information services people need. The continued excellence in services of the Avalon Library is a tribute to the generosity and support of people like you. There are many reasons to give to the Avalon Library. The following information briefly describes several fine ways to give to your library.
We are always happy to discuss options with you so that your gift can truly reflect the spirit in which it is given.
Giving Opportunities
Direct Donations
Donations can be made to purchase library materials, equipment, or to sponsor library programs.
Memorial Contributions
Gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one are welcomed. Contributions can be made to any branch to purchase library materials. When you make a memorial contribution to the Avalon Library, we will send notification of your gift to surviving family members. There are four ways to make a memorial contribution to your library:
1. Memorial Book Fund
All contributions below $20 will be placed in a memorial book fund. These funds are used to strengthen areas of the collection. A bookplate will be placed in the books selected stating: This book was purchased with contributions to the memorial book fund. Neither the name of the deceased nor the donor will appear in these books.
2. Memorial Book
Contributions of $35 and above will be used to purchase memorial books. A bookplate is placed in the front of each memorial book showing the name of the deceased and the donor.
3. Gift Books
Patrons may purchase and donate a book to the library in honor or memory of a loved one. Gift books are accepted as memorials under the following conditions: they are in good condition; they are not currently owned by the library; and they are appropriate for the library's collection.
You may come to the library to receive and complete a memorial form. Contributions may be paid via cash or check.
We will be happy to answer your questions if you are interested in finding out more about making a donation to Avalon Library.