Annual Appeal

More than just books. . .
The Bedford Free Library prides itself on providing a wide-range of programs and services that go beyond “just books.” These days a patron is just as likely to come into the Library for internet access, to participate in one of the many free programs or activities, or simply to find a quiet corner to enjoy reading the newspaper. Each contribution the Library receives better enables us to continue to offer and to develop new ways to meet the needs and expectations of its patrons. The Annual Appeal starts in October and closes on June 30th. Remember matching gifts can increase the value of your contribution and all donations are tax deductible.

Remember matching gifts can increase the value of your contribution and all donations are tax deductible. Here are a few examples of how your donations help to support the Library at several levels:

$25   1 DVD $50   1 book on CD $150   5 current hardcover best sellers $187   1 year subscription to the New York Times $500   1 five week Musical Mother Goose Series $1000   Update Library’s travel section annually $1200   Annual cost to lease photocopier $1500   All magazine subscriptions for 1 year

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Donations can be made online below or you can send a donation to:

The Bedford Free Library, P.O. Box 375, Bedford, New York 10506

(Card to insert with the donation)

Donor list for the 2008 - 2009 appeal.

Picture insert that was included in this year’s appeal.

We accept electronic donations through PayPal.

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Supporting the Library through online shopping
Register at onecause.com and select the Bedford Free Library as your charity of choice and each time that you make a purchase through their website a contribution will be made to the Library. There is no charge to you. If you install their toolbar it will remind you each time you visit a member site.

Giving in Kind

Book Donations
Sometimes a patron likes to donate a book for a special occasion. Commemorate a birthday, new baby or anything that is significant to you with a book donation. A book plate will be placed in front of the book with the details of the donation. It is a wonderful way to remember someone or just let someone else enjoy a book you love.

Volunteering
Do you have a special talent or skill that you feel the library could use? Supporting the library does not only mean monetarily. Our community is filled with lots of creative and talented people that have added to the fabric and programming of the library. We’ve had story tellers, computer, financial and digital photography classes, a gingerbread house workshop, a quilting demonstration and of course author talks. Many of these special programs or events are done by patrons that love the library and wish to support us by sharing their expertise. If you have a skill and would like to contribute some time at the library we always love to hear ideas.

Community Service
The Library is happy to provide community service opportunities to the youth of our community. There are however limited opportunities and many of them are seasonal such as working at book sales, collating the Annual Appeal, weeding and snow removal. It is suggested that if you wish to sign up for service that you call and discuss the opportunities that are available throughout the year. Those waiting for the last minute to complete their service will not necessarily be able to do so at the library. Please call Ann Cloonan to discuss opportunities (914) 234-3570.