[OPLINLIST] Gifts for free author visits

[Laura Lee Wilson]

Janelle,
In my past life as a Children's Librarian, we regularly had performers,
local artists, authors donate their time and talent for library
programming.  I tried to always give them something to show our
appreciation.  I have given: FOL book bags with a cheap stationary set;
library or dollar store mugs filled with individual tea bags, hot cocoa or
coffee; candy dish with wrapped candy.  We knew of one person who loved Mug
Root Beer so we gave him a 2 liter bottle - all of these gifts were
accompanied by a hand written thank you note.

I hope your author visit is fantastic!  ~LLW


Laura Lee Wilson, MLIS
Library Director
Extension Library District of Huron County
6 West Emerald Street
Willard, OH 44890
PH: 419-933-2544
FX: 419-933-4783
llwilson at huroncolib.org

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On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Janelle Thomas <jthomas at oplin.org> wrote:

> I was wondering if any library has ever given a thank you gift to an
> author when they visit for free. We are having a national author speak
> tonight and the teen librarian suggested some kind of present. Thoughts? If
> anyone is interested, it's Mike Mullen, the author of "Ashfall".
>
> Thanks to anyone with any suggestions!
>
> Best wishes,
> - Janelle
>
> Janelle Thomas, MLIS
> Director, Swanton Public Library
> 305 Chestnut St., Swanton OH 43558
> Ph:(419) 826-2760 ext. 208
> Fax:(419) 826-1020
> jthomas at oplin.org
>
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