Memorial Books

My books are friends that never fail me.
--Thomas Carlyle

THE GIFT of a book to honor or memorialize a special person is a lasting tribute that makes itself felt through years to come. Some reasons for giving a book include:

• As a memorial for a deceased family member or friend
• To honor a child's birthday, emphasizing the importance of reading in his or her life
• To celebrate a special anniversary or event (graduation, wedding, etc.)

You can participate in the Osterhout Free Library's gift book program by filling out the form available in the library and returning it with your tax-deductible donation. (There is a minimum donation of $10 for the purchase of a children's book or $20 for the purchase of an adult book.) Gift books are identified with a bookplate inside the book's cover. An acknowledgement card will be mailed to the party you wish to be notified. Your name and the honoree's name will be placed in our permanent Gift Book register on display at the library. On arrival, all gift books are prominently displayed along with the other new books.