Senior Citizen Memorial and Honor Books
by Delta Community Services Inc.
A project developed to give recognition to senior citizens and to assist the Brentwood and Oakley community libraries in purchasing more books.
Looking for the appropriate "personalized touch" for someone 55+ years of age? Do you want to find a good way to keep the memory of a loved one alive? Need a gift idea for Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Neighbor and Retiree, etc.? Would you like to know that your gift will live on, being used and cared for?
Ordering a memorial or honor book for the Brentwood or Oakley Library can make your wishes a reality. It can reflect your taste or that of the senior citizen being honored. It is also an excellent way for you, your business or your organization to help our communities by providing books on topics of interest to the people using the Brentwood and Oakley Libraries.
The process is quick and easy. You can make your request over the phone, in person or by printing out the form and mailing or faxing it in.
Memorial Books are a thoughtful way to remember loved ones who are deceased.
Honor Books offer a lasting tribute to a senior citizen of your choice for a special occasion (such as a birthday, holidays, a milestone or "just because you love them").
Here are some answers to some questions and answers about memorial and honor books.
What is a "senior citizen"? Anyone 55 years of age or older
How much does it cost? Prices start at $20.00. A larger gift enables the library to purchase a more expensive book or more than one $20.00 book. The choice is yours. Your gift is tax deductible.
Who chooses the book? New titles added to the libraries' collection are subject to the libraries' materials selection policy. You have the option of naming a general category. The librarian in charge of acquisitions will choose a book in your price range and category whenever possible.
Where will my gift go? You can pick either the Brentwood or Oakley Libraries or purchase a book for each.
Will and acknowledgment be sent? Yes. Acknowledgments go to both the donor and to the person (or family) being honored. Please provide us with accurate information. A bookplate listing the name of the person being honored or memorialized is placed in front of each book you purchase. Gifts are published in the local paper.
How long does it take? Each order is handled personally. Book orders are made two times a month. Acknowledgments are accomplished within a few weeks of the order. The time needed to order, receive and process specially requested books normally takes 3-4 months. Occasionally, there are delays from a publisher.
How long will the book be in the library? Memorial/Honor books are lasting tributes: books are removed when worn or damaged and are subject to the library's usual weeding procedures.
Need some help selecting a topic of interest for your book order? Talk to your librarian or browse through the following suggestions.
Children's Books (for the Senior who loves children).
Fiction (includes mysteries, westerns, science fiction, etc.)
Generalities (books on computers and publishing)
Philosophy & Psychology (also includes mythology and occultism)
Religion (history, theology, devotional, inspirational, etc.)
Language (dictionaries, foreign languages, grammar, etc.)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (animals, plants, man, astronomy, chemistry, physics, etc.)
Technology (includes medicine, nutrition, fitness, do-it-yourself books, gardening, etc.)
The Arts (includes decorating, sports, dance, film, photography, etc.)
Literature (drama, speeches, essays, literary criticism, classics)