This holiday season, give a gift that keeps on giving – a book or DVD in honor or memory of a loved one. During the month of December, the Linebaugh,Smyrna, Eagleville, and Myrtle Glanton Lord library branches will display Giving Trees. Ornaments on the trees feature books, audio books, and DVDs from the libraries’ wish lists; items that the library might otherwise be unable to purchase.
Other ornaments give the option of making a donation to the library’s adult or juvenile book fund. Donations can be made in any amount. Contributions to the Giving Tree program are tax-deductible. Donations may be given in memory of someone who has passed away or as a tribute to honor a family member, friend, or colleague.
“We know the holidays bring out the giving spirit in many. The Giving Trees are an easy way for people to show their support for their local public library,” said LPLS Director Rita Shacklett. “By selecting a book from our Giving Tree, you can make a contribution in honor of that hard-to-shop-for person on your list or in memory of a loved one. Your gift not only honors them but can be shared with the entire community.”
The library will place a bookplate in selected items, identifying both the donor and the honoree. Those who make a contribution in honor or memory of someone will be given a card which the donor can send to notify the honoree or family of the contribution.
This is the fourth year for the LPLS Giving Tree program. In 2010, libraries received more than $1,300 in donations through the program.
Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St.inMurfreesboro. Smyrna Public Library is located at400 Enon Springs Rd. West inSmyrna. Eagleville Bicentennial Public Library is located at 317 Hwy 99E in Eagleville. MGL Library is located inside Patterson Park Community Center at 521 Mercury Blvd. in Murfreesboro. The Library is the cornerstone of our community, enriching lives through free resources for learning, fun, and opportunity. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit www.linebaugh.org.