Bullitt County Public Library welcomes and deeply appreciates gifts and donations. Due to limited space, we accept donations of books and other media materials only during designated times, typically through the Friends of the Bullitt County Public Library. Additionally, we gladly accept monetary gifts, bequests, and memorial or honorary contributions.
Material Donations
When accepted, donated items are considered for inclusion in the Library’s collection or for use in Friends of the Bullitt County Public Library book sales, in accordance with the Library’s Materials Selection Policy in our Operational Policies Handbook. Once donated, items become the property of the Library or the Friends group and will not be returned. Only outright gifts are accepted.
The Library will acknowledge receipt of donated items but is unable to set fair market or appraisal values. It is recommended that the donor make a list of items donated. If items are being donated to obtain a tax benefit, it is the donor’s responsibility to establish fair market value or obtain expert assistance in establishing any value. The Library also reserves the right to decide when a gift added to the collection must be withdrawn.
For questions about potential materials donations such as books, books on CD, or movies, please contact the Friends of the Bullitt County Public Library or check their social media accounts to confirm whether donations are currently being accepted.
Friends of the Bullitt County Public Library Facebook | Instagram | [email protected]
Monetary Gifts & Memorial Contributions
Monetary gifts, bequests, and memorial or honorary contributions are welcome. Funds donated will be used to purchase items in accordance with the selection policy of the Library. A list of books, videos, and other materials purchased with bequests and memorial or honorary contributions will be sent to the family of the person being recognized, if requested. Suggestions for subject areas or other areas of interest are welcome and will be followed to the extent possible.
For further information on memorial contributions, please contact Rhonda Kinser at 502-543-7675 ext. 2004 or e-mail [email protected]
For further information about making large monetary gifts or bequests, please contact the Library Director at 502-543-7675 ext. 8 or e-mail [email protected].
Other Donations
Acceptance of donations of equipment, real estate, stock, artifacts, works of art, collections, etc., will be determined by the Library board based on their suitability to the purposes and needs of the library, law, and regulations that govern the ownership of the gift, and the Library’s ability to cover insurance and maintenance costs associated with the donation.
To discuss any such donation you would like to make, please contact the Library Director at 502-543-7675 ext. 8 or e-mail [email protected].
Related Policies and Forms
See Gifts and Appraisal Policy in our Operational Policies Handbook
Deed of Gift Form [PDF]
Deed of Gift Form (short) [PDF]