Donate

The Addison Public Library Book Dedication program allows individuals or groups to pay tribute to a person or event by placing a bookplate in a book that is already a part of the collection of the Addison Public Library. 

• For a donation of $15 for a children’s book, or $20 for a teen or adult book, the Library will purchase a book to be added to the collection. 
• Library staff will work with the donor to select the item, and a book plate will be placed in the book. 
• The library retains ownership of the item which will be circulated and withdrawn, when necessary, under the same guidelines as other items in the library’s collection. 
• Want to dedicate a book? Fill out the Book Dedication form. 

Read our full Gift Policy or contact dini@addisonlibrary.org for more questions.

• The Addison Public Library appreciates donations of books in excellent condition that fit the criteria established in the Library’s Selection Policy. 
• Materials not added to the Library collection will be disposed of at the discretion of the Library or offered to The Friends of the Library for their ongoing book sale. 
• The Library will not accept donations of the following types of materials: 
  • Audiovisual materials
  • Textbooks 
  • Encyclopedias 
  • Reader’s Digest Condensed Books 
  • Books that are in poor condition. 

Read our full Gift Policy or contact dini@addisonlibrary.org for more questions.

• The Board of Trustees welcomes gifts, memorials, and bequests to build library resources and extend, enrich, and improve its services.
• Donors who wish to contribute towards specific collections or needs of the Library should contact the Library Director. 
• Gifts intended for other purposes will be accepted if they are considered by the Board of Trustees to be compatible with the Library’s purposes, policies, and collection goals. 

Read our full Gift Policy or contact director@addisonlibrary.org for more questions.

A donation to the Friends can be a special way to commemorate a birthday, special occasion, or the memory of a loved one. A plaque near the entryway identifies the generous donations. Email friends@addisonlibrary.org for more information. 

Levels of giving

• $1500 for a hanging sculpture
• $250 for an engraved plaque

Due to upcoming renovations and space constraints, the Friends are not accepting material donations at this time. For questions, please contact Community Engagement at 630.458.3356.

• The Friends of the Library offer an ongoing book sale (located in the lobby) year-round. All items are a dollar or less and are in new or like-new condition. If you own books in good condition that you're done with, please consider donating them to the Friends of the Library!
• Want to be a Friend of the Library? Learn how to join!