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Thank you to all our generous donors. The capital campaign was a huge success as you can see from the beautiful library.  Now we are asking for your participation in our Annual Appeal. This yearly fund helps us maintain the buildings and grounds of both the Main and Fowler Libraries. Please support this town treasure - one of the jewels of the Concord Community.

—Susan Gladstone, Director of Development
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Development Office
Phone: 978-318-3355
Fax: 978-318-3344
Mailing Address (even during construction):
129 Main Street Concord, MA 01742
Administration: Susie Baldwin (978-318-3356)

Giving Opportunities
The Concord Free Public Library is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. Donations made to the Library are tax deductible.

There are different ways to contribute financially to the well-being of the Library. Listed below are some specific ways of how you can help.

> Capital Campaign
The capital campaign raised $7.7 million to renovate the Main Library. The majority of the contributions were from Concordians which allowed us to add air conditioning, install new heating and electrical services, create more open spaces, including a Young Adult Center, a new Periodical Reading Room and a Media Room. Thank you to everyone who participated in this historical project. We are truly grateful.

> Annual Appeal - Support Your New Library!
The Annual Appeal, which runs from July 1 to June 30th each year, raises funds to help maintain the newly renovated building and grounds of both branches of the Library. Each year the appeal also helps purchase $75,000 of books, videos/DVDs, CD's and Books on Tapes/CDs. Contributions to the Annual Appeal are accepted at anytime during the year. Envelopes are available at both Main and Fowler Libraries. For more information about contributing to the Annual Appeal, please call the Development Office at 978-318-3355.

> Memorial Funds
A fund for books or general purchase may be established in memory of a family member or friend. Please indicate the designation on your check or in a note and we will provide you with a receipt and send a note to the family.

> Book Funds
Book funds are earmarked for specific areas of library acquisitions (e.g: Young Adult books, Children’s Books, Fowler Library Collection, etc.). Book funds can be established in honor or in memory of a person with a special book plate placed in the book(s).

> Giving In Honor
A gift in honor of a teacher, special birthday, or any occasion or individual is welcome. A receipt is sent to you and a card is sent to the honoree to announce your gift.

Kinds of Gifts

> Outright Cash Gifts
It does not get any simpler than this. Transfer funds electronically, via check or use a credit card with the following information:
Development Office
Concord Free Public Library Corporation
129 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742

> Securities
The Library is pleased to accept gifts of security which offer special tax benefits. Please contact the Development Office at 978-318-3355 for the Library’s account numbers and broker information.

> Planned Gifts
From planning your own retirement security to ensuring smooth estate planning, please consider the library. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 978-318-3355.

> Gifts of Art/Personal Property/Manuscripts/book Collections
Please call for the details about giving the Concord Free Public Library art, manuscripts, book collections, etc. by contacting Special Collections at 978-318-3342.

> Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers match the gift their employees make to Concord Free Public Library. If your employer does have this program, your gift may be doubled simply by completing the matching gift form provided by your employer.

> Corporate and Foundation Grants
Grants from Corporations and Foundations are an important source of funding for the Library. If you are associated with a Corporation or Foundation interested in giving to the Concord Free Public Library please contact the Development Office at 978-318-3355.

The new Young Adult Room

The new Periodical Room

Below: The “Secret Garden”, a chair decorated by Rebecca Morris, age 17, for the "Check Out a Chair" Auction to benefit the new Young Adult section at the Library. (Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.)