SUPPORTING THE RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY

The Ridgefield Library Association is incorporated as a private library association. While recognized as the provider of public library service for the town of Ridgefield, the Library receives only a portion (app. 75%) of its annual operating budget from a town grant. Most of the remaining funds are raised privately from individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations.

ANNUAL APPEAL

A donation to the Annual Appeal is an excellent way to show your support for the myriad services offered by the Ridgefield Library. Over 1,000 individuals, families, and groups participated last year. Click here to download a copy of our annual appeal donation form, which you may print out, complete and mail. TO DONATE ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

TRIBUTE GIFTS

A donation to the Library is an ideal way to remember or recognize a loved one or colleague or to mark a special occasion. For a contribution of $30 or more, the Library will make every effort to personalize a circulating library item in the subject area or format of your choice, subject to our Materials Selection Policy. Donations of under $30 will be placed into a gift fund for purchase of materials and library furnishings. Great for recognizing a special teacher, honoring a promotion or retirement, or as a birthday gift for a lover of books! Click here to download and print out a tribute gift donation form. TO DONATE ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

STOCK GIFTS

The Ridgefield Library is happy to accept gifts of appreciated stock. Contact Library Director Chris Nolan at 203-438-2282 or cbnolan@ridgefieldlibrary.org for details of how to transfer ownership to the Library.

SPECIAL EVENTS

From time to time, the Library hosts fundraising events that offer an entertaining or educational way to support our activities. Examples include the Camp Snooze annual Library sleepover for 4th graders and the spring 2007 Literary Circles silent auction. Contact Library Director Chris Nolan at cbnolan@ridgefieldlibrary.org for more information about Camp Snooze and other upcoming fundraising events.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library is a separate membership organization that raises funds to support selected library activities such as the annual Summer Reading Program for children, the Ridgefield Folk concert series, and much more. Click here to learn more about joining the Friends or volunteering for their popular used book sales and other fundraising projects.

The Ridgefield Library Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the Ridgefield Library are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, in accordance with IRS regulations. For a copy of our most recent Annual Report listing our supporters, contact Mary Rindfleisch at 203-438-2282 or via email at MFRind@ridgefieldlibrary.org.