Membership requires a partnership between a library (public or school) and a police agency. One or the other must register, but contact information for both will be required.

What does it mean to be a member of the Adopt-a-Library Literacy program?

• By becoming a member you accept the basic AAL message that literacy levels and criminal behaviour can be related. Also, that encouraging children to read at an early age makes a long term difference in crime prevention.
• The program only insists that police and libraries work together. The program does not dictate a way of partnering; it only suggests ideas and opens up potential partnerships with sponsors. The local community identifies the needs and the best ways of reaching its own goals.

What are the benefits of membership?

• Access to discounts from national sponsors.
• Access to local partnerships from our national sponsors.
• Information sharing through the AAL website and newsletter.
• Ideas for fundraising, programs and more.
• Marketing and branding materials (downloads of graphics, bookmarks, book plates that recognize donors...).
• Presentation materials that will help involve local partners.
• A basic startup kit of bookmarks, flyers, posters and other materials.

What is required to be a member?

• Reporting programs, initiatives, and successes to AAL through the website.
• Reporting estimated number of books read as a result of the program.
• Reporting estimated amount of funds and services received as a result of the program.

How do I become a member?

• If you are interested in becoming a Member of the Adopt-a-Library Program or have questions please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call (902) 755-6031; toll free 1-866-779-7761

List of Adopt-a-Library Members