City of North Platte: North Platte Public Library: Policies: Acquisitions & Donations
Acquisition & Donations of Material
The Library accepts donations of books, magazines, dvds, etc.
Donated materials may be used to fill the collection or sold as part of fundraising
efforts by the Friends of the Library. Magazines are usually placed in
the free material bin on the main floor of the Library.
A donation form is available for tax purposes, however, the Library does not
assign a monetary amount to donations.
City of North Platte: North Platte Public Library: Policies: Donations
Donations,Memorials & Fundraising
The Library accepts donations of money, stocks, bonds, land,
and other items of value. The primary fund for all monetary donations is the NPPL
Foundation Fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation. Additional options for donations
include the Friends of the Library Legacy Fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.
Small memorial donations may be directed to the North Platte Public Library and they
will be deposited into a non-interest bearing memorial fund established within the
City of North Platte accounting structure.
The Library staff assists the library supporting organizations in
fundraising activities. Staff are requested to volunteer at all fundraising events.
If a staff member is scheduled to work during a fundraising event and the Library is
adequately staffed to meet the needs of the public, staff not stationed at a public
service desk may be requested to help during the event on library time.
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