You can support your library in several ways
Monetary Contributions
In Kind Gifts
Time & Talent
Legacy & Estate Gifts
Make a difference today
Every donation, large or small, enriches our community and ensures that Garrett Public Library can continue to provide exceptional services, programming, and a space where everyone is welcome.
Monetary Gifts
No Tax Documentation
For contributions without the need for tax documentation, kindly send your donations to the library, care of the Executive Director. Your generosity directly supports the library’s diverse needs.
Monetary Gifts
Tax Documentation Required
For those requiring tax documentation, please direct your gifts and address your checks to the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Ensure you denote “Garrett Public Library Endowment Fund” in the memo line, allowing us to sustain and expand our reach for years to come.
Community Foundation DeKalb County
700 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706
Large Contributions & Estate Planning
For significant monetary or estate gifts, a conversation with the Executive Director ensures your gift aligns with both your intentions and the library’s goals. Such thoughtful contributions can profoundly impact the library’s future and legacy.
The Gift Fund
Contributions received by the library go into our Gift Fund, which has historically supported staff development, youth department programs, and much-needed facility improvements. Unrestricted gifts offer the library the greatest flexibility to address its evolving needs.
Endowment Fund
Donations to the Library Endowment Fund are carefully invested, providing a sustainable financial resource to support large-scale projects, consulting services, and unforeseen expenses, thereby securing the library’s mission to serve its community well into the future.
Considerable Assets
For gifts of significant assets, such as real estate, coordinating with the Executive Director ensures that such generous contributions are managed in line with the library’s strategic objectives.
Non-Monetary Contributions
The library welcomes gifts of all shapes and sizes. Non-monetary donations and volunteering through the Friends of the Library enrich our services and deepen our community ties.
Volunteer Your Time
Join the Friends of the Library in giving back through service, enhancing programs, and fostering a vibrant community spirit.
Your Support, Our Growth
Each gift, each hour of volunteer time, and each asset donated to Garrett Public Library is a step towards a stronger, more connected community. We thank you for considering a contribution to our collective future.