Please contact the email hidden; JavaScript is required regarding the donation of a physical object. The Library Director will bring it to the Library Trustees,
who make decisions regarding receipt, use, care, and disposition of
articles of value made available to the Lawrence Library.
The following considerations shall be part of any such decision:
- relevance to the mission of the Library
- concerns regarding display, theft, or storage
- expenses relative to acquisition, maintenance, restoration, insurance, and/or disposal.
Any appraisal valuation deemed necessary by the Library Trustees or
desired by the donor shall be at the expense of the donor. The use and
disposal of any and all gifts shall be at the sole discretion of the
Library Trustees. A majority vote of the Library Trustees will be
required to accept, maintain, and/or dispose of any gifts. Any funds
received from the disposition of said gifts shall be deposited into the
Library Gift Fund.
Loan Addendum
In the event that an individual or organization desires to loan an
item to the Lawrence Library for temporary display or use, the
following policies apply.
Throughout the loan period, the donor must maintain adequate
insurance to replace or repair the item. Neither the Lawrence
Library nor the Town of Pepperell assumes responsibility for damage by
fire, theft, loss, or any other occurrence while on loan to the Library. The loan terms and conditions must be documented by the
Library Director and approved by the Library Trustees. A written
agreement must be signed by both the donor and Library Director
including any donor instructions.
