WAYS OF GIVING

The Library depends on the support of the Redding community to grow and thrive, and works hard to gain that support through its Friends of the Library annual appeal and its major fund raising events. But there are other ways that individuals and families may choose to support the Library. Among them are:

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Honor someone with a donation to the Library, by making a gift to recognize a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. Gifts in memory of loved ones are also fitting tributes. Books or other materials may be designated, and the Library will provide acknowledgment to the honoree or family of the person memorialized.

Corporate Matching Gifts

If the company you work for matches charitable gifts, we encourage you to submit the appropriate form with your gift. We will be pleased to complete the transaction with your company.

Estate Planning

The Library has benefited in recent years from generous bequests. The Library would be pleased to work with you on developing a giving plan which would be of advantage to both you and the Library.

Foundation Grants

The Library actively seeks support from regional and national foundations for special projects. It is grateful for the annual support it receives from the Mark Twain Foundation, a charitable trust that owns the publication rights to all of Mark Twain's writings still covered by copyright.

In-Kind Services

The Library would be pleased to discuss any proposals to support the library that would involve in-kind services.

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 to contact her by email. Heather Morgan, the Library's Director, would also be happy to assist you.