GIFTS & DONATIONS

We welcome gifts of library-related craft materials, books, money, or other property, except textbooks, newspapers, magazines, and damaged books, including books with excessive ware and tear. Typically, mass-market paperback books will not be accepted. Gifts and donations enrich and improve public access to resources. Once received, all gifts and donations immediately become property of Hawkins Memorial Library. Monetary gifts can be accepted by the Library Director or Trustees of the Library Board, but funds can only be used in the interest of the Library. Library Staff may determine if donated items cannot be accepted for donation.

Monetary donations are deposited into the Library's trust account, administered by the Library Board of Trustees.

Memorial or honorarium material may be donated, or you may request an item be purchased as a commemorative gift. All memorial and honorariums must be appropriately marked, such as a bookplate within a bookcopy.

Gifts and donations are tax-deductible, and the Library will furnish a statement for tax purposes* upon request, or they can be downloaded using the button on this page. For rules regarding taxes, please visit the IRS Charitable Contribution Deductions page.

Library Staff have the right to not accept donations.

*As a government agency, the Library is not a 501(c)3 organization.