 Adopting a book or a bookcase enables the Library to conserve some of our written treasures for future generations. The Linen Hall Library has a leading and unique collection of books, manuscripts, newspapers, maps, periodicals and pictures. However, many of these items are deteriorating from age and overuse. We must do something now to prevent our literary heritage from vanishing before our eyes,
The cost of conserving a book varies from £30 to £1000 depending on the condition of the book, the value of it and the amount of conservation work required, so all amounts donated are equally important.
An acid-free bookplate is attached to the book with your name and/or preferred inscription. A personalised certificate is then posted to you with the details of the book you have adopted. All donations are computer catalogued as soon as possible with the name of the donor attached to the record. Adopted books can also be viewed on request.
Alternatively, you may wish to consider adopting either a bookshelf or bookcase. From £250 you can choose the collection in which you wish to adopt the bookshelf/case, and we will then erect a brass plate with an inscription of your choice. We will also organise a personalised tour of the Library for you and your friends.
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Adopt a Book
Just £30 can provide for the repair or rebinding of a fine book and your help will be recorded on an inscribed bookplate. Adopt a book is also the perfect gift idea for those special occasions. From our extensive collections you can select a book to mark a friend's birthday, father's/mother's day, Christmas or retirement. .gif)
Adopt a Bookshelf
Name a shelf for yourself or someone you love. You can choose which collection you would prefer it to be in and choose the words to appear on the shelf plate. £250
Adopt a Bookcase
Name a favourite bookcase as a gift, tribute or legacy. You can choose which collection you would prefer it to be in and choose the words to appear on the shelf plate. £1,500
Adopt an Exhibition Case
Used to display items from fascinating and rare collections, the exhibition cases will be a central feature of the Library for years to come. The name you choose for your case will be used in all leaflets and guides to the Library. Corporate sponsors may provide their own plates with logos if desired. £5,000.
If you would like further details please contact John Killen on Tel: 028 9087 2204 or
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