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Adopt-a-Book for Moravia Community Schools Library

The Moravia Community School libraries are in need of newer, up-dated resources to support the education and reading interests of students.  So during the month of February, the Moravia Community School Libraries will be running an Adopt-a-Book program to raise funds for the purchase of new, quality, durable books.
The program allows participants to 'adopt a book' and dedicate it to someone special.  It is a chance to say "thank you" to someone you care for, and it also makes a statement about the value you place on books, libraries, reading, and learning.
Participants in the Adopt-a-Book program can select the type of book (fiction, nonfiction, animals, sports, etc.) to be purchased.  A book which meets the needs of the library based on the sponsor's preferences will be ordered.
After the book is received and processed, a commemorative bookplate bearing the name of the person being honored or memorialized will be placed inside.  The wording on the bookplate may be customized as the sponsor wishes.  The library will notify the honoree of their gift, and the recipient will have the right to check it out first.
Participation in the Adopt-a-Book program requires a minimum donation of $20 and is tax deductible.  Please keep in mind that the libraries will purchase especially durable books to ensure their longevity.  Book prices vary so any remaining balance after the purchase of a book will go towards purchasing additional books for the libraries.
To sponsor and dedicate a new book for the Adopt-a-Book program, complete an Adopt-a-Book form and return it to a Moravia Community School library, along with your minimum donation of $20.  Forms are available in the school libraries or in the attachment below.  
For more information, contact Judi Millemon or Trish Tarbell, library associates, at (641)724-3311, or Leann Seddon, K-12 Teacher-Librarian, at leann.seddon@moravia.k12.ia.us.