Support Your Community Library As a private, nonprofit corporation (under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code), the Lancaster Community Library receives only one-third of its support from local and state governments. The rest must come from private sources. By making a contribution at any level, you become a Member and join others in supporting your community library. Members enjoy voting rights, receive newsletters and the annual report, and have the satisfaction of knowing that they are contributing to the long-term vitality of this important community resource. There are other ways to contribute as well:
Annual Fund Each year the Library solicits the community to assist in funding its operations. By making a contribution, you become a Member with privileges described above. Generally, donors are asked to contribute at the following levels of Membership: PLATINUM $500 GOLD $250 SLIVER $100 BRONZE $ 50 Of course, contributions of any amount are welcome. You can contribute by cash or check, or make payment with your credit card. You can even pay online. Simply click the DONATE button below and follow the steps to charge your contribution.
Hot Titles Club Lancaster Community Library invites you to become a member of its Hot Titles Club. Buy a bestseller, donate it to the library and receive a tax deduction. This is a win-win situation. Your donation helps the library in cutting book purchase costs as well as helping to reduce the Library hold list. To join, email us at:
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A Legacy Gift The Legacy Program is the Library’s permanent endowment, designed to sustain ongoing operations as well as provide the financial footing to move ahead confidently with improved services and programs, adequate staff, equipment upgrading, and future expansion if needed.
Contributions to the Legacy Program may take the form of an outright gift, a retirement plan gift, a bequest in one’s will, or one of the many options available under a planned giving arrangement. For more information about the Legacy Program, please contact the Library Director at 804-435-1729.
Friends of the Library Book Sales The Friends of the Library are a group of men and women who are organized to help the Library raise additional funds. The group meets informally throughout the year to organize two book sales held in the spring and fall each year. Proceeds from sales supplement the book budget, provide materials for children's programs, and help out in other areas where needed. The Friends depend on donations of books from members of the community. Those wishing to donate books may be eligible for a tax deduction; the Library will provide a receipt for donations if requested.
Lottery One of the most exciting ways to contribute to the Library is to purchase a ticket for the annual Lottery. Purchases qualify you as a Member, with privileges described above. While these contributions are not tax-deductible, purchasing a lottery ticket allows you to support the Library and perhaps win a sizable cash prize!
