40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401 (309) 343-6118
Volunteer
Financial Gifts
Memorial Gifts
Donation of Books and Materials
Friends of the Library
Donation of Local History Materials
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Galesburg Public Library in its efforts to serve Galesburg residents. There are a number of ways to support the library's efforts: as a volunteer; through financial contributions, memorial books, book and material donations; and by joining the Friends of the Library. Additional information regarding financial contributions and material donations may be found in the library's gift policy.
Individuals volunteer at the library for a variety of reasons. In addition to an interest in the workings of the library or the archive, individuals volunteer to support and enhance library services, to complete a community service requirement for school, to explore an interest in a career in library science or for the simple satisfaction of helping others.
Recently volunteers have helped preserve archival documents, deliver books and materials to the homebound, care for the storybook garden, create displays, paint, install gallery fixtures and assist at children's programs.
Contact Pam Van Kirk, library director, at (309) 343-6118 or by email for additional information.
Financial gifts are used to augment the library's books and materials budgets and undertake building projects. Your contributions are fully tax deductible.
Many employers double or triple an employee's gifts to charitable organizations through their matching gift program. Ask your human resource office for details and the necessary forms.
In addition to gifts during your lifetime, consider an estate gift to continue the library's work for generations to come. Please contact Pam Van Kirk, director, at (309) 343-6118 or by email for additional information.
A contribution to the library is a wonderful way to honor a friend or family member, to commemorate a birthday, retirement, anniversary, graduation, or to recognize the death of a friend or family member. Library staff are available to help you choose appropriate items. Please contact Pam Van Kirk, director, at (309) 343-6118 or by email for additional information.
The library welcomes your donations of books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, videos and other materials in good condition. Materials given to the library become the property of the library and the library may take any action, including disposition, with respect to such materials. Some materials may be added to the library collection, others may be sold in book sales, with proceeds benefiting the library. Materials may be dropped off at the library anytime during library hours. Appraisals for the value of donated materials will not be given.
The library is interested in receiving donations of materials documenting the history of Galesburg and Knox County. The library acknowledges gifts for tax purposes, but cannot be responsible for assessing the monetary value of gifts. Contact Patty Mosher, archivist, at (309) 343-6118 or by email for additional information.
The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library group was organized in 1984 to support the work of library. The Friends is a nonprofit organization open to everyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age or place of residence. The Friends organization operates under the guidance and supervision of the library's Board of Trustees and does not involve itself in library policy.
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