Support for Communities
We will provide Alzheimer’s and dementia-awareness books to public libraries to help educate communities about the emotions and dealings with people suffering from Alzheimer’s. We will also provide books about other disabilities, representing that everyone is special in their own way. Books are a great resource to raise awareness and initiate conversations with children about difficult and sometimes uncomfortable topics. Through literacy and education, our Foundation builds upon the kindness and compassion of all residents and communities.
Orange County Public Library Donation
On March 15, 2023, Nana’s Books Foundation made its donation of books to the Orange County Public Library, the neighboring public library to the Orange County Public Schools Academic Center for Excellence in Orlando, FL. The OCPS Academic Center for Excellence is adjacent to the Florida A&M Law School where Nancy Dulniak completed her career as Catalog Librarian and retiring in April 2014.
A donation of 12 books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were added to the collection which can also be accessed to other Orange County residents through Interlibrary Loan.
Knox County Murphy Branch Library Donation
On April 19, 2023, Nana’s Books Foundation made its donation of books to the Knox County Murphy Branch Library, the neighboring public library to Pond Gap Elementary in Knoxville, TN.
A donation of 11 books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were added to the collection which can also be accessed to other Knoxville residents through Interlibrary Loan.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Donation
On February 2, 2023, Nana’s Books Foundation made its donation of books to the Claksville-Montgomery County Public Library, the neighboring public library to St. Bethlehem Elementary School in Clarksville, TN.
A donation of 11 books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were added to the collection which can also be accessed to other Montgomery County residents through Interlibrary Loan.
Christine Reidel, Director was very appreciative to receive the book donations that will provide much needed information and resources in the community.
Lovett Memorial Library in Mt. Airy branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Greenwood County Public Library Donations
In 2023, book donations were made to the collections with 10 books to the Lovett Memorial Library, branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, PA and 14 books to the Greenwood County Public Library, SC. These public libraries are adjacent to the two Title I schools, Henry H. Houston Elementary in Philadelphia, PA and Pinecrest Elementary in Greenwood, DC. Each public library added these books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were added to the collection which can also be accessed to other City and County residents through Interlibrary Loan.
Above: Greenwood County Library, Greenwood, SC
Left: Lovett Memorial Library, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA
Pember Library Donation
On July 22, 2021, Nana’s Books Foundation made its first official donation of books to Pember Library in Granville, NY. This was a special day for us as we honored Nancy Dulniak at the library where she fell in love with reading. Nancy grew up in Granville, NY and was awarded her first library card at the age of 6! As she grew older, she volunteered at Pember Library as an assistant. It was here where she knew in her heart that she wanted to make a career as a librarian.
A donation of 21 books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were provided witnessed by many family and friends.
"Family members dealing with Alzheimer’s have so much to learn. These books help to give guidance and support to caregivers. In the early 1960s, my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A collection of books like this might have been helpful to my mother who was overwhelmed with the job of caring for him, while working and raising five children."
Ardyce Bresett, Pember Librarian