Bay County Library System-Support Your Library

Membership Categories:
$5 - Friend
$15 Contributor
$25 Sponsor
$50 Patron
$100 Life Member

You may pick up a contribution envelope at the Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library.

The Bay County Library System conducts an annual book sale which is run by members of Friends of the Library.

There are many possible volunteer opportunities within the Bay County Library System. Contact us if you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities:

Book Sale
Hospitality
Fund Raising
Board Member
Publicity
Telephoning
Membership
Other

How will my gift be recognized
Any donation of $100 or more designated on the pledge form to a special branch will be permanently acknowledged on the Donor Recognition Wall at that branch and also at the Wirt Public Library.

Donations of $2,500 or more from individuals and families will be recorded and prominently displayed on a donor recognition wall at each of the five library buildings.

Donations of $5,000 or more from corporations, businesses, organizations, and foundations will be permanently inscribed on the donor recognition wall at each of the five library buildings.

On recognition plaques, donors will be grouped into these categories reflecting their gifts.

$100,00 and above
$50,000 - $99,999
$25,000 - $49,999
$10,000 - $24,999
$5,000 - $9,999
$2,500 - $4,999

Naming opportunities are available for gifts of $10,00o or more. Please call library administrative office (989) 894-2837, ext 2223) for details.

Why a library memorial?
Many people wish to express their respect for a friend or loved one with a tribute of lasting significance, one which reflects the particular interest of the person honored. They may wish their memorial to directly benefit the community in which the person honored had lived.

What kind of library memorial?
Memorial Book
Memorial Equipment/Furnishings
Memorial Donation

How are memorial gift identified?
A special book plate is placed in each memorial book giving the name(s) of the donor(s) and that of the person in whose name the memorial is given.

For furnishings or equipment, a metal memorial plate bearing the above information is affixed to the piece given.

Library staff will send a letter to the family of the deceased person to tell them of the gift.

The gift is recorded in the library's Memorial Register which is available to the public at all times at each library building.

Which library will receive the memorial?
If you like, you may designate the library facility in which your memorial book will be placed. The placement of equipment or furnishings does require consideration of the space, services, and needs of an individual library facility.

How much does a memorial cost?
This is a matter of personal choice. You may designate an amount to be spent for a book on a special topic. Specific titles or items may carry a specific cost.

How do I arrange for a memorial gift?
Please contact the Managing Librarian at any library, call Library Headquarters at 894-2837, or print out and complete this memorial form and send it and your memorial donation to the address given.

Support Your Library

Friends of the Library

Fundraising Information

Volunteer Information

Donors and Donation Form

Memorial Gift