Support Lebanon Library
You Can Support Your Library in Various Ways!
Maybe you can’t afford to give the library your usual donation this year, but perhaps you could afford to purchase one of these in-demand books for the library from Amazon. Check it out!
Please include your contact info in the purchase info that is sent to the library so we may thank you for your purchase.
Make A Gift
Your tax-deductible contribution makes a positive impact on your community in many ways. Library service is enhanced, library collections are built, and the library’s technological resources are improved through your generosity.
Remember a Loved One or Honor a Family Member or Friend Today
Remember someone close to you by making a gift in their memory, or Honor a Close Friend on a special anniversary, birthday or other meaninful holiday with a commemorative gift. Donations are acknowledged to the donor and family and can be designated for particular needs of the library. Donations will have a bookplate added inside the front cover to indicate the donation. To designate your gift via our 2011-2012 appeal simply print and mail to:
The Lebanon Community Library
125 North 7th Street
Lebanon, PA 17046
Donate Used Books
We will gladly accept gently used books, CDs, videos, & DVDs. These donations are important to us. Many are added to our collection, and others are used by The Library and The Friends of the Library at their various book sales throughout the year. The proceeds of these sales are used to fund special projects, programs, and facilities improvements. While, The Library is unable to assess a monetary value of the items donated, a receipt may be given stating how many books were received.
All donations reviewed by our collection development committee, and while many donations are added to the library collection, they are done so at the discretion of the collection development committee & the library director. Please note for the preservation of our collection, The Library cannot accept the following items: textbooks more than four years old, damaged items, musty books, wet books, moldy books, dirty and/or smelly books, or condensed versions (such as Reader’s Digest condensed books). Magazines which are not added to the collection will be placed on the free shelf for patrons to take home and enjoy at no charge.
Surf the Internet
Raise money for The Lebanon Community Library just by searching the internet using GoodSearch — it doesn’t much easier to support us!
Use GoodSearch like any other search engine. But here’s the difference…every time you use GoodSearch, money is generated for The Lebanon Community Library — each completed search raises approximately $0.01 for us! And since GoodSearch is powered by Yahoo, you will get proven, high-quality search results.
For example, if 1,000 Library supporters searched twice a day, we would receive an estimated $7,300 per year to help fund library services.
Volunteer and Donate Your Time & Talent
The Lebanon Community Library depends on the strength and dedication of its volunteers. All of our library volunteers help ensure the excellence of the Library’s service. Last year more than 111 library volunteers gave 8,665 hours of service!
Volunteer service is performed with guidance and support from library staff and may include:
- Filing
- Repairing Damaged Books
- Collating & Stapling Library Pamphlets
- Creating Artistic In-Library Displays
- Calling Patrons Who Have Items on Reserve
- Shelving returned items
- Shelf-reading (keeping the shelves in order)
- Cleaning CDs & DVDs
- Helping at Book Sales: sorting, displaying, selling and/or cleaning up
- Assisting with Children’s Programs and/or Storytimes
For more information on volunteering, contact Karen Stump, Volunteer Coordinator, at 273-7624 ext. 211 or email her at volunteers@lclibs.org.
Please note: Volunteers are accepted for service after review of application and interview by the Volunteer Coordinator, if suitable positions are available. All applications are subject to approval by the Library Director.
Join The Friends of The Library
The Library has an active Friends of the Library group that provides for many of the library’s needs not covered by the general budget. During the month of May the Friends coordinate a huge used book sale at the Library. The money raised by the Friends has purchased additional shelves, equipment, CDs, and to sponsor all of the library’s summer reading programs for chidren, teens and adults. If you have time to give and want to show support for the Library, please join the Friends. Membership information can be provided by contacting The Friends of the Library president Douglas Stump. Call the library for more information.
Leave a Legacy
Leave a lasting legacy in your community by including the library in your estate plans.