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The Mark Twain Library is a private association library, founded by Mark Twain himself
as a gift to the Redding community. He insisted on a public/private partnership, and today that relationship remains.
While the Town of Redding provides an annual grant to cover a portion of the Library’s operating costs,
the remainder is raised through our fundraisers, and through the generosity of people
like you, our Friends.
Thank you!
You help keep the Mark Twain Library
a strong and vibrant community resource!
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Contributions to the Annual Appeal are accepted at any time during the year to help fund our collections, programs, and services, as well as the general operation of the Library. Every gift, regardless of size, is welcomed and needed! Those who make a gift become both a “Friend of the Library,” and a member of the Mark Twain Library Association for the twelve months following the date of their donation. As a member of the Association, a donor will receive an invitation to the Library’s annual meeting in June, and an invitation to purchase tickets to the Library’s Art Show Preview Party in December.
- Donate online New this Year! Secure transaction provided by Paypal
- Donation form to print for mailing, or to drop off at the Library
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Honor someone with a donation to the Library by making a gift to recognize a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. You can donate to the Mark Twain Library in someone’s name and we will send a letter explaining your thoughtful and creative gesture. It’s a win – win – win – for the gift giver, the recipient, and of course, for your library. And just think – you don’t have to wrap it! Books or other materials (including audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs) will be affixed with a bookplate. This is a wonderful option for end-of-year teacher gifts and presents for those who “have everything”!
- Print and mail a donation form for Tribute gifts
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Gifts in Memory of a loved one are also fitting tributes. Books or other materials may be designated, and the Library will provide acknowledgement to the honoree or family of the person memorialized.
- Print and mail a donation form for Tribute gifts
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Donors who make a gift of $1000 or more will truly become a part of the Mark Twain Library -- as the recipient of a named, engraved plaque on the Mark Twain Library’s wall of donors. Upon receipt of the donation, instructions will be sent asking how you would like us to engrave the plaque.
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The Library holds three annual fund-raising events: the Frog Frolic in early May; the Book Fair in late summer; and the Art Show Party and Exhibition in early December. Click on any event to learn more about supporting these fundraisers; or contact us about other volunteer opportunities at the Mark Twain Library.
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If you would like to name the Mark Twain Library as a beneficiary in your estate plans, you have the satisfaction of knowing that your bequest will benefit the lives of generations to come. Sample language for making a gift is as follows: “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Mark Twain Library, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, federal ID#060776655, located on Redding Road, Redding CT 06896 (insert dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residuary estate), which shall be used at the discretion of the Board of Trustees for the general purposes of the Library.”
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Jennifer Wastrom, Chair of the Library's Development Committee, would be happy to provide assistance or additional information regarding donations to the Library. You may contact her at (203) 938-0601 or
contact her by
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Heather Morgan, the Library's Director, would also be happy to assist you.
The Mark Twain Library Association is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are fully deductible under federal tax regulations. The Mark Twain Library is eligible for corporate matching grants. |
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