A library book given as a memorial serves as a lasting tribute and extends an individual’s impact on the community.
Suggestions for appropriate choices are welcome. Please let the Library purchase a book to avoid duplication of titles.
A plate is placed in each book identifying the name of the honored person and the donor. An announcement of the gift is sent to the person the donor wishes to inform.
No amount of purchase is mentioned. An announcement of the gift is submitted to the newspaper/media.
Honor Books recognizing an individual for a special occasion or leadership are available. A plate is placed in the book with the honoree and donor named. An announcement of the gift is submitted to the newspaper/media.
The average cost of a gift book is $20 to $30 and is a tax-deductible donation.
The Adair County Public Library is a non-profit organization.
September - November 2011:
Shirley (Beckman Walker) Cheatum - Given by the Henderson Family. "Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women's Basketball" by Grundy.
Emma Doubet - Given by Missouri Laureate Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. "Cozy Little Igloo" by Clement, "Hit the Road Mister Monster" by Clement, and "Atlas of Bird Migration."
Lathella Epperson - Given by Maryla Harrington. "100 Pretty Little Projects."
Lathella Epperson - Given by Stanley & Doris Bohon. "Taste of Home: Church Supper Desserts."
Lathella Epperson - Given by Rebecca Hubbard. "100 Best Kept Secrets of Missouri" by Hazelwood.
Lathella Epperson - Given by Saturday Afternoon Card Club of Kirksville. "She Walks in Beauty" by Kennedy and "Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts" by Lintott.
Vernard Hunsaker - Given by the Henderson Family. "Back to Basics: Traditional Garden Wisdom."
Ruby Lake (Mother of Janis Bethel) - Given by the Truitt Family. "The Babies on the Bus" by Katz and "90 Minute Quilts" by Lintott.
Piper Annlyn Laudwig - Given by Grandma Anita and Uncle Jaxon. "An Edible Alphabet: 26 Reasons to Love the Farm" by Watterson.
John Schwarz - Given by Al & Liz Srnka. "Warman's Antique & Collectibles 2012."
Howard Terrell - Given by the Monday Club. "The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals" by Damerow and "Fifty Animals That Changed the Course of History" by Chaline.
September - November 2011 Honor Books:
Grace Mohler - Given by Dad & Mom. "Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator" by Willems, Amelia Bedelia Bakes Off" by Parish ,"Everything On It" by Silverstein, "M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) by Cronin, "Tom Thumb" by Carle, "Scrawny Cat" by Root, and "The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories" by Seuss.
Grandma & Grandpa Kube - Given by Grace Mohler. "Grandpa Green" by Smith.
Grandma & Grandpa Mohler - Given by Grace Mohler. "Man Who Drew the Blue Horse" by Carl.
September - November 2011 Gift Books:
Vauncille Eitel --"Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History" by Laws, "Taste of Home: Busy Family Favorites," "Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need" by Kendrick.
Friends of the Adair County Public Library--"The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister" by Lodding.
Mildred Magers--"Rio Lobo" by Conley.
Mom's Club--"Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets" by Krull, "The Bravest Woman in America" by Moss, "Queen of the Falls" by Van Allsburg, "Monkey Trickster: A Tale From India" by McDermott, "Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs" by Williams, "My Baby Blue Jays" by Berendt, "Star Wars: Mysteries of the Jedi," "Unforgettable Season" by Bildner, "The Hound Dog's Haiku" by Rosen, "Bedtime Kiss for Chester Raccoon," "Count," "Dora's Potty Book," "First Book of Baby Farm Animals," "Happy Hippo Angry Duck: A Book About Moods," "I Spy Little Toys," "Let's Get Dressed With Dora," "Match," "Touch and Feel Halloween," "A Very Mater Christmas," "The Berenstain Bears and The Shaggy Little Pony" by Berenstain, "Olivia Becomes a Vet," "Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell" by Rylant, "Never Kick A Ghost" by Sierra, "Adventures of Hans Solo," "Don't Wake the Zillo Beast," "Star Wars Ultimate Duels," "Thomas the Train: Flynn Saves the Day," "Are You Awake?" by Blackall, "Kitten's Summer" by Fernandes, "I Love to Dance" by Walker, "I Love to Sing" by Walker, "I Love Vacations" by Walker, "Itsy Mitsy Runs Away" by Allen, "At This Very Moment" by Arnosky, "The Jewel Fish of Karnak" by Base, "Hide and Sheep" by Beaty, "Where's my T.R.U.C.K.?" by Beaumont, "Big Brothers Don't Take Naps" by Borden, "Why Do I Have To Make My Bed?" by Bradford, "Tweak Tweak" by Bunting, "Train Trip" by Caswell, "Job Site" by Clement, "Voyage of Turtle Rex" by Cyrus, "Dinosaur Dig" by Dale, "Llama, Llama, Home With Mama" by Dewdney, "Clink" by DiPucchio, "Say AHHH! Dora Goes to the Doctor" by Beinstein, "Show Me Your Smile: A Visit to the Dentist" by Ricci,"RRRalph" by Ehlert, "The Lion and the Mouse" by Emberly, "Princess Zelda and The Frog" by Gardner, "Oh, What A Christmas" by Garland, "Eddie's Toolbox" by Garland, "That Pup" by George, "Dog in Boots" by Gromley, "Three by the Sea" by Grey, "SHHH!" by Gorbachev, "Horses Trotting! Prancing! Racing!" by Hubbell, "Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake" by Kaplan, "Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm" by Katz, "If Beaver Had a Fever" by Ketteman, "Monday is One Day" by Levine, "Otis and the Tornado" by Long, "When I Woke Up, I Was A Hippopotamus!" by Macrae, "Ten Little Caterpillars" by Martin, "Goyangi Means Cat" by McDonnell, "That's How" by Niemann, "The Great Race" by O'Malley, "How to Teach a Slug to Read" by Pearson, "Louise the Big Cheese" by Primavera, "Skippyjon Jones Class Action" by Schachner, "A Pet For Petunia" by Schmid, "Splish, Splash, Splat" by Scotton, "Pirates Don't Take Baths" by Segal, "Pirate Nap" by Smith, "Road Work Ahead" by Suen, "The Quiet Book" by Underwood, "Hands Off Harry!" by Wells, "Love Waves" by Wells, "Bears Loose Tooth" by Wilson, "All The Way to America" by Yaccarino, "Seven Little Mice Go To School" by Yamasita and "A Book of Black-Eyed Susan" by Young.
Endowment:
Establishing an endowment:
- An endowment must be a minimum of $1,000. Contributions can be made over a one year period to build the endowment gift to $1,000.
- Gifts can be added to the endowment at any time to increase the endowment after it is established in the amount of $1,000.
- Only the interest is spent each year, never the principal, so an endowment is a continuous memorial gift.
- A plate is placed inside each item purchased with endowment funds. Endowment publicity is submitted to the newspaper/media unless otherwise requested.
- Organizations, friends, family, or individuals may establish endowments.
- An endowment established by an individual is a tax-deductible gift.
Endowments as of February 2011:
American Legion, MacDougall-Lowe Post #20 Kirksville
Jennie Greenslate Barker (Aunt of Jo Scott)
Steve Barteau Family
Lola G. Bell
Jack Branscom
Alvina M. Britz
Chariton Laboratory Services - Dr. Jeffrey D. Morasco, Dr. Maria L. Evans, and Dr. Anirudha Halder
Travis W. Freeman
Friends of the Adair County Public Library
General Library Endowment
Emil & Pat Green
Dwight & Judy Hart
The Heckert Family
Paul & Glenda Hunt
Edward & Marietta Jayne
Kirksville Kiwanis Club
Kirksville Rotary Club
Gilbert & Mary Jane Kohlenberg
Tom Laughlin
Thomas & Linda Lehmann
Marian Josephine Lehr
Dr. Richard & Bess Mercer
Catherine Motter
Shannon Dean Muir
Herman James Netterfield
Frances P. Norman
Frank & Judy Oberle
Clayton B. & Odessa Ofstad
Harold & Becky Osborn
Dr. Charles & Sharon Pritchard
Joseph E. Ressner
Cathy Rethmeier and Family
Earl E. Rogers Trust Inc.
Margaret E. Rogers Trust
Joyce Rollins
Rotary Club of Kirksville - Thousand Hills
J. Mark Scearce
Michael J. Scearce
John & Jacquelyn Settlage
Sojourner's Club
Wal-Mart Foundation
Books Purchased with Endowment Fund Interest
Endowment Recognition Event - April 12, 2010
 The Recognition Tree |
The Library Board of Trustees established a Recognition Tree on the east wall at the Library entrance. Policies to have a gold leaf placed on the Recognition Tree:
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