Getting Involved

DONATIONS & GIFTS

The library welcomes monetary gifts, bequests, or memorials so long as their use is not restricted by conditions which would conflict with the standard practices and policies of the library.   All such donations shall become the property of the Danville Public Library.

The library also welcomes gifts of books, recordings, or other library materials.  Such gifts will be added to the collection in conformity with the "Gifts of Materials" section of the Materials Selection Policy, 3510, of the library.  Any materials that do not fit the needs of the library will be disposed of in whatever manner the library decides.

Items purchased with memorial contributions will be shelved with the regular collection.  Special provision is made to designate gifts, memorials, or bequests or purchases made from money received as a gift.

Special collections, such as historical materials, books having more than literary value, or manuscripts, will be accepted by the library only if proper provision can be made for their housing, use, and preservation.  These special items not accepted by the library shall be returned to the donor or shall be referred to interested parties for consideration.

The library staff will not place a cash value on donated material.  Although all gifts in the form of money or materials may be tax deductible, the donor is responsible for determining the fair market value.

In order to provide evidence of a gift for tax purposes, the library will provide a letter of thanks.  This letter will provide either a note on total funds donated or, in the case of materials, a brief inventory of the gift, including the total number of paperbacks and hardbound books, number of records, etc. donated.

FOUNDATION

The mission of the Danville Library Foundation is to benefit the community by raising, managing and distributing funds to enhance the services and collections of the library and to increase public awareness of the library's needs and services.

For more information, please visit the Foundation's webpage.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Join the Friends today and help to plan and participate in many library events including library booksales, children's and adult programming, tours, library card sign-ups, fundraising events, and much more.  Call or leave a message with the Friends at (217) 477-5223 ext.114.

VOLUNTEERING

In addition to the Foundation and Friends of the Library, there are other volunteer opportunities available.  Check out our printable form for more information or to sign up.