There are many ways in which you can support the Lancaster Public Library!
Community support is critical to allowing the Lancaster Public Library to continue our important community mission.
Endowment Fund
Help provide a source of revenue and operating security forever by donating to our organizational endowment fund with the Lancaster County Community Foundation.
Legacy Club Planned Giving
Would you like to leave a legacy to ensure the Lancaster Public Library can continue its important mission in our community for generations to come? Please consider an estate gift and join our Legacy Club. Or have you already included Lancaster Public Library in your estate planning? For more information, please contact Jon Heinly.
Pennsylvania Educational Income Tax Credit Program for Businesses
Lancaster Public Library is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Your business can earn significant tax credits by supporting educational initiatives that build brighter futures right here in Lancaster.
Pennsylvania Special Purpose Entity (SPE) Tax Credit Program for Individuals and Businesses
Through Pennsylvania’s Special Purpose Entity (SPE) portion of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, eligible individuals and businesses can receive a 90% state tax credit for gifts supporting educational programming at Lancaster Public Library. It’s an easy, impactful, and cost-effective way to support public education where it matters most.
Book Donations
Proceeds from the sale of your gently used books directly benefits Lancaster Public Library and its patrons by helping to close the gap in public funding we need to carry out our important community mission.
The Book ReSort (located at 225 N. Marshall Street) is open most Mondays and Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM. On those days, volunteers will be on hand to accept your donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, & vinyl records. Click HERE to learn more.