By adopting an author at the Ingalls Memorial Library, you can help us to purchase new titles by your favorite author! This is a great way to introduce new authors to our collection or to ensure that the library continues to purchase books by your favorite author. (The library reserves the right to determine the adoptability of an author.)
Individuals who wish to adopt an author pledge to sponsor the purchase of their new books for one calendar year, with the option to renew annually. The cost per book is $15. For particularly prolific authors who release many books per year, you may choose to sponsor titles from just one series, or to sponsor only a specific number of books per year. Payment is not due until the book is published and ready for you to borrow.
In exchange for your sponsorship, you will be the first on the list to read any new titles by your adopted author. We will also insert a bookplate with your name inside the cover, recognizing you for your gift to the library.
As authors are adopted, a list will be published on our website.
By adopting your favorite author, you’ll save money compared to buying their books yourself, while still getting the chance to read them as soon as they release. If you’re interested, please contact Donna at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the library!
Like all libraries, Ingalls Memorial Library removes older items from its collection on a regular basis to make room on the shelves for new books. The decision to weed a book is based on several factors including age, condition, and number of circulations. Please understand that sponsored books will be subject to the same weeding guidelines as all of our other items.
Individuals who wish to adopt an author pledge to sponsor the purchase of their new books for one calendar year, with the option to renew annually. The cost per book is $15. For particularly prolific authors who release many books per year, you may choose to sponsor titles from just one series, or to sponsor only a specific number of books per year. Payment is not due until the book is published and ready for you to borrow.
In exchange for your sponsorship, you will be the first on the list to read any new titles by your adopted author. We will also insert a bookplate with your name inside the cover, recognizing you for your gift to the library.
As authors are adopted, a list will be published on our website.
By adopting your favorite author, you’ll save money compared to buying their books yourself, while still getting the chance to read them as soon as they release. If you’re interested, please contact Donna at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the library!
Like all libraries, Ingalls Memorial Library removes older items from its collection on a regular basis to make room on the shelves for new books. The decision to weed a book is based on several factors including age, condition, and number of circulations. Please understand that sponsored books will be subject to the same weeding guidelines as all of our other items.
The following authors have been adopted!
- Alan Bradley
- Leif Enger
- Laurie Frankel
- Sally Hepworth
- Charles de Lint
- Stephen King
- William Kent Krueger
- Emily St. John Mandel
- Brenda Novak
- Jodi Picoult
- Kathy Reichs
- Pamela Terry
- Jacqueline Winspear
- Who will you adopt? Complete the form below, or stop by the library.
