There are many ways in which patrons can support the library. They can become a Friend of the library, make a donation to the Library Foundation or make a donation to purchase materials for the library.
FRIENDS OF THE EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
- Sharon LaDage, President
- Neil Krutsinger, Vice-President/Treasurer
- Suzie Thompson, Secretary
EVANS LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Evans Library Foundation was established in 1997 to encourage gifts of money, property, and other materials of value to the library. This is a non-profit 501(c)3 trust to receive, administer and distribute income exclusively for the benefit of Evans Public Library. Donations are tax deductible subject to provisions of the IRS Code Section 170. Gifts can be made in memory or in honor of someone.
An independent organization with its own governing board, the Foundation seeks to complement the support offered by the taxpayers of the library district and the Friends of the Evans Public Library District. The Evans Library Foundation works to preserve the excellent services found at Evans Public Library. Foundation funds are invested and managed by the Foundation Board. This non-profit foundation relies on community support. Your gift can help ensure a rich future for Evans Public Library District. Funds will not be used as a substitute for traditional tax-based funding for the library. They are intended to enhance, not replace the community’s support.
The current Board of Directors of the Foundation are: Joanna Helm, Chuck Hutson, Deb Durbin, Kim Shanks and Jessica Blain.
To make a contribution to the library’s foundation, please contact the library at 618-283-2824 or email eplddirector@gmail.com.
MATERIALS DONATIONS
Donations can be made to the Library Materials Fund to be used for purchasing new materials for the library. Donations can be made in memory or in honor of someone.
A bookplate will be placed in each book or other material indicating the gift. Acknowledgement cards will be sent.
Suggested donation amounts:
Children’s book $15
Teen book $20
Adult book $25
Thank you for your donation!
Donations
Your gifts to the library make it possible for us to expand collections, enhance programs for the public, and much more. Thank you for thinking of the library and helping us to enrich and empower our community.
Materials
The library accepts donations of materials including books, movies, and music in good condition. Donated items are added to the library’s collection, offered to other libraries or the library’s book sale.Material Donations to the Library.
Small donations—no more than three medium-sized boxes or paper grocery bags at a time—may be dropped off during library open hours. Please do not leave items outside or place them in the book return. For assistance with larger donations call (618) 283-2824 ext. 106 to arrange a drop off time. Tax deduction slips are available by request, but we cannot assign a value to your items.
We accept:
- New or gently used hardcover and paperback books (see exceptions below)
- Audiovisual materials (Blu-ray, DVD, CD, vinyl albums, audiobooks) in good condition
We do NOT accept:
- Moldy or damaged items, including books with missing covers or pages, broken spines, or containing handwriting or highlighting
- Textbooks, encyclopedias, law, statute and regulation books
- Magazines and catalogs
- Homemade DVDs or CDs
- Video games
- VHS tapes
- Cassette tapes
- Reader’s Digest condensed books
- Nonfiction books more than 10 years old
- Medical, computer, and travel guides more than 3 years old
All donations are subject to approval. We reserve the right to decline a donation that is not consistent with the policies, programs, and interests of the library.
