Ways to Give
There are many ways for you to support the library.
Donate
Make a one-time gift or a monthly donation to the library via PayPal, Venmo, or credit/debit card.
Let Your Legacy Live On
Dedicate a space in our library to your family, a loved one, or your business.
Gifts of Stocks & Securities
Reduce your tax bill and support the library. Contact us at maplewoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com for simple transfer instructions.
Gift of Reading
Donate a book in honor of someone special with a gift of reading.
Join the Foundation Board
We welcome volunteers who want to be part of the Foundation. Contact our board at maplewoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com
Volunteer Your Time
There are many opportunities for people who wish to donate their time and expertise to Maplewood Library Foundation. Contact our board at maplewoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE :
MONEY, TIME AND TALENT
Financial Contributions are the lifeblood of our Foundation and directly benefit the rebuilding of the Maplewood Memorial Library.
Donations come in all shapes and sizes, so if you wish to make a gift online, by mail or by security transfer, the directions are as follows:
ONLINE
To support our New Library please click on the DONATE button below.
*Please also indicate on the PayPal memo line or in the Credit Card special instruction box, to which fund(s) you are contributing.
(SCG) Sustainability Challenge Grant and Capital Campaign
and/or
(DEI) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Fund
Questions can be directed to maplewoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com
BY MAIL
Donors who wish to make a contribution by check or money order should mail their donation to:
The Maplewood Library Foundation
51 Baker Street
Maplewood, New Jersey, 07040
STOCK AND SECURITIES
The Foundation has an account with Fidelity Investments. If you wish to make a gift of stock or other securities, there are two simple steps.
Email our Board Member in charge of investments, Diane Haase at maplewoodlibraryfoundation@gmail.com. She will provide you with our Fidelity DTC and routing number. You may then instruct your bank or broker where to send the shares. It’s really that simple.
(Selling appreciated securities adds to your tax bill. Why not just give a few shares to the library and write it off instead?
The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) entity and all donations will be acknowledged with a letter for the IRS.