If you are interested in donating to our annual fund, please see a copy of our appeal letter here. A copy of the donation form can be found here. You can also donate online.
If you would like to have a lasting impact on the library and its ability to offer materials, programs, and services that otherwise cannot be funded with the library’s regular budget, consider a major donation. Such donations are usually given with the intent of investing the principal and spending only the interest. Our Trustees oversee a small endowment, which consists of general trust funds and named funds. Trustees reserve the right to add small donations to the general interest fund rather than keep them as separate accounts.
Here are some ways of establishing a named fund:
You may designate how you would prefer your funds to be used. The Library Director would be happy to discuss ideas with you. Keep in mind that general guidelines are more helpful than those that are restrictive (funds for multi-cultural programs and materials, as opposed to CD-ROMs in French for five year olds). Trustees reserve the right to refuse funds that are overly restrictive or do not serve the library’s mission.
Existing major gifts are from Edwin Proctor (horticulture and natural history), Martha Kobayashi (programs and services for children and seniors), Margaret E. Sherman (special projects), and Elizabeth Benoit (large print books and programs for seniors).
You can donate funds to purchase a book (or other item, such as a CD, DVD, audiobook, etc.) in memory of a person who has died, in celebration of a birth, in observance of a milestone (graduation, wedding anniversary), or other such occasion. We will place a Book Plate in front of the book. (Other media types may not lend themselves to this.) Suggested wording includes:
"Given in Memory of John Smith, 1930-2005, by Susan Smith.”
"Given to celebrate the birth of Isabella Johanna, born October 10, 2008.”
"In honor of Tom Jones’ 50th birthday, from his wife.”
"Happy Anniversary, Dick and Jane, July 1, 2007.”
We welcome suggestions of a topic or title that would suit the honored person, subject to the library’s usual selection guidelines. Though most library materials have a limited shelf life due to wear, loss, or other factors, the gift lasts longer than a bouquet or dinner out!
If you have a book you would like added to the library's shelves, please contact the department directly, 508-393-5025: Children's x4, Teen x7, or Adult x5.
Please contact a librarian when considering a donation of an actual book or other item (as opposed to a monetary donation to purchase materials). The library adds new material according to our selection policy based on need, suitability, and other criteria. When donating money for new purchases, the library welcomes suggestions but reserves the right to select the actual titles.
Contact the Director or another librarian if you wish to donate new or recent (and working) computers, or other equipment or furnishings. The library reserves the right to refuse items not currently needed. Monetary donations toward purchases of new equipment or furnishings are always welcome.
The Children's Room has compiled a list of items that are frequently used for crafts that can be donated. We will happily accept gifts from our Amazon Wish List, or similar items that are unused and in new condition. We are unable to accept everything, so please call Katrina at (508) 393-5025 extension 4 before you come by to discuss your donation
