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| If
I donate money to the Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL),
what will it be used for? |
Unspecified
donations are placed in an endowment from which funds are carefully
spent to support the library. Examples of recent purchases made
by the Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) on behalf of donors
include a $3000 purchase of genealogical books and a $700 contribution
to the children's summer reading program.
If you want to direct the expenditure of a specific cash donation,
please contact our officers to
discuss implementing your gift. Thank you for your consideration
and generosity. |
| Can
I specify a donation from my estate in my will for the benefit
of the Smyrna Library? |
Yes.
FOSL is able to both accept your donation and assist your lawyer
in planning your bequest. Please contact our president
to learn more. |
Do
you have a list of items specifically desired by the Children's
department?
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Yes.
Please see The Children's Wish List. |
| Can
I donate used books to the library? |
Yes. We
welcome donations of used hardback and paperback books in
good condition. The library has a collection of over 100,000
books and it is always adding and replacing books. Donated
books meeting a specific need will be added to the library's
collection. Other books will be sold at one of our book sales.
Last year we raised thousands of dollars from the sale of
donated used books. Thank you for your donation!
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| What
do you do with donated used books that are unique and may have
greater value? |
Occasionally
the library receives donations of books that may have greater
value - in demand bestsellers, first editions, author signed,
antique, etc. In these cases we will either add the book to
a special collection or sell it for a premium and donate the
proceeds. If you would like to donate a book that you feel has
greater value, please advise the library staff when making your
donation so its maximum value will be realized. |
| Why
do you collect used computer printer ink jet cartridges? |
We
collect and sell used ink jet cartridges to a recycling company.
Last year we raised almost $500 from this innovative program.
Please place your used cartridges in the bin beneath the FOSL
display case in the library lobby. |
| Why
do you solicit donations of old magazines to the library? |
Used
magazines are sold for 10 cents each at the Make A "New"
Friend Today book sale near the circulation desk. Because
of the nominal price, this fund raising program has become very
popular. So, please bring in as many magazines as you can carry!
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| What
else can I donate that will benefit the library? |
FOSL welcomes
the non-cash donation of products and services needed to support
library programs and defray costs. Please see our current
list of desired items if you wish to make a non-cash donation.
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| Can
I help with FOSL events without becoming a member? |
No.
Event volunteer opportunities are for our members only. Please
join today if interested in volunteering
at a FOSL event. |
| Do
you offer any community service opportunities to nonmembers? |
Yes.
We offer book sorting opportunities to both members and nonmembers
who are seeking to complete hours of documented community service.
Letters on official FOSL letterhead will be provided when the
service is completed. We do not provide letters of a prospective
volunteer's intent to serve. Please contact our book
sale director for more information. |
