Honor Loved Ones, Milestones with a Memorial Gift to the Library
A memorial gift to the Library is a meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one or important life event or milestone while supporting GHAL’s mission. These gifts may be used to purchase materials, fund specific programs, or contribute to the Library’s overall collection. Before submitting your memorial or in honor of gift, please speak with the Library Director by calling (724) 837-5620.
If you would like to make a memorial or in honor of gift donation, please use this downloadable Memorial Form. The form is in a fillable PDF format and will require Adobe Reader to view and fill. Please enclose the completed form in an envelope along with your donation and either mail it to the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library at 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601 – or come visit us in person to drop it off.
Types of Memorial Gifts Available at GHAL
Monetary Memorial Gift
GHAL accepts monetary donations, which are then used to purchase books, materials, or support library programs. Please inquire with the Library Director BEFORE making a monetary memorial gift donation.
Book Donation Memorial Gift
Donating books, either new or gently used, is another way to contribute to the library’s collection and honor a loved one. Certain conditions apply, and additions are at the discretion of the Library Director. Please inquire with the Library Director BEFORE you purchase a book.
Other Types of Memorial Gifts
GHAL also may accept other types of gifts such as equipment, art, furniture, or even property depending on specific needs and policies. Please inquire with the Library Director BEFORE purchasing or making this type of donation.
Recognition and Acknowledgements
Bookplates
GHAL places bookplates inside books purchased with memorial donations, acknowledging the donor and the person being honored.
Notification
GHAL will notify the memorialized individual or family of the deceased when a memorial gift is received with a letter of gift acknowledgement.
Display Recognition
GHAL may display a plaque to honor those remembered through donations of equipment, art, furniture, etc.
Naming Rights
GHAL may bestow naming rights for dedicated space within the Library for memorial gift donations that fund renovation or significant improvement to the space or materials provided within.