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How Can You Help Support Your Library?


Skidompha Public Library depends on the generosity of individuals and organizations for a large part of its budget.

There are many ways to give to Skidompha: By volunteering your time, donating to our annual appeal, remembering Skidompha in your will, giving to our Centennial Endowment Fund, donations in memory or in honor of a person or event, purchasing a brick for our walkway or donating books. Skidompha is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Giving Opportunities

Give Your Time and Talents
Annual Appeal
Securities
Planned Giving
Memorial or Honorary Gifts
Buy a Brick!
Donate Books, DVDs, CDs ...


 


Give Your Time and Talent

Skidompha Library is extraordinarily proud of our more than 100 volunteers who contribute 10,000 hours each year! Thank you to those already involved—we could not do what we do without you!

Here are the primary tasks we need help with:

Front Circulation Desk: greet all visitors to Skidompha with a smile and hello, check out books for patrons, and inform them of ongoing activities at the Library.

Children’s Room: maintain proper order on shelves, assist Children’s Room staff with special events such as Toddler Time, Book Babies, and our Summer Reading Program.

Second Hand Book Store: totally staffed by volunteers, and located a few doors up Elm Street from Skidompha, our Second Hand Book Store serves as a major fund-raising vehicle. Volunteers staff the desk and handle customer’s purchases. They report to Store manager.

Shelf Readers: maintain shelves in proper order and restock the shelves periodically. Volunteers spend one to two hours, one day a week, maintaining the shelves.

For those wishing to join this illustrious group, please print out and complete the Volunteer Form and return it to Skidompha.


Annual Appeal

Each year, Skidompha receives about 15% of its annual budget from the towns of Damariscotta, Newcastle and Nobleboro. The remaining 85% must be raised through our annual appeal, foundation and business support, and special events.

Gifts to our annual appeal in any amount are gratefully accepted. The annual appeal usually occurs in November, but gifts are accepted throughout the year. You can do this either by mail or online:

How to give online:

Click here: to donate by credit or debit card via Donate.net--The Secure Donations Network.


 


Securities

Due to certain tax advantages, donating securities can be a very attractive option. However, before doing so, check with your tax advisor as to whether this works for you in your particular circumstance. For more information, please contact our Development Director, Jeanne Davis, at 207-563-1940 or devdir@msln.net

 


Planned Giving

In 2005, Skidompha celebrated its Centennial. To insure that the Library will continue to serve our community in the years ahead, we must increase our endowment. You may choose from a variety of options:

  • Cash

  • Living Trust

  • Bequest in your will

  • Life Insurance

  • Real Estate

  • Several types of annuities

For more information on Planned Giving, contact Jeanne Davis, Development Director, at 207-563-1940 or devdir@msln.net

 



Memorial and Honorary Gifts

A thoughtful and lasting tribute is a gift in memory of or in honor of a beloved spouse, family member or friend, or a special event, such as a wedding, anniversary or birthday.

Depending on the circumstances, such gifts may be designated for adding to our collection, for purchasing a needed item, or for enhancing the Library grounds.

How to give online:

Click here:   to donate by credit or debit card via Donate.net - - The Secure Donations Network.

 



Purchase a Brick to
Leave a Library Literacy Legacy

Another way to honor or remember a loved one, pet or event is to purchase a brick to be placed in our walkway. It is a fun way to become a part of Skidompha and our wonderful new downtown area!

Click Here for more information on becoming a part of Damariscotta’s new downtown through Skidompha Library's “Bricks, Bytes & Books” campaign. Buy a brick, have it engraved with your words of wisdom and we’ll buy books!


Donate Books, DVD's, CD's...

For more information on supporting the library give us a call and ask for the library director.

 


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