You Can Make a Difference!

A gift to the Morse Institute Library is an expression of goodwill and enriches our library collection. Due to the current fiscal crisis, gifts and donations are more important than ever.

Your generosity will:

• Fund books, books-on-tape, CDs, videos, and DVDs
• Provide for programs for pre-schoolers, elementary school students, young adults
• Fund parenting programs and family services materials
• Fund resources and technical assistance for the job market

Special gift ideas when giving to the Morse Institute Library:

• Honor a loved one
• Celebrate a special event
• Choose a specific subject of interest to the honoree and we'll purchase a book(s)
• Include a bookplate in the book as a special rememberance

What the Library Annual Giving Program Means to You…

Annual Fund 2007-2008

In recognition of our 10 year expansion and the success of our community library, please consider a donation to the Library.

10 Good Reasons to Give to Morse Institute Library…

     #10.     Your gift is a tax write-off! The Library has tax-exempt status as a non-profit organization.
     # 9.      Gifts are matched by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners “Public Libraries Fund!”
     # 8.      If you’re job searching, the Library’s the place to go for the right resources!
     # 7.      Where else can you get free DVDs, concerts, movies and educational programs?
     # 6.      Learn the basics in our Cognex Computer Lab!
     # 5.      Natick’s history thrives in our archives!
     # 4.      What a beautiful space for community events!
     # 3.      We can get any book you want to read!
     # 2.      Our children’s programs are second to none!
     # 1.      The Library staff is the best ≈ bright, helpful, friendly and fun!

Checks should be made payable to Morse Institute Library and can be mailed to:

NEW! You can now donate on-line by clicking the DONATE button and following the instructions.

Matching Grant
We are please to announce the continuation of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) matching grant for funds that we receive between now and December 31, 2007.

More Information
For additional information on Annual Fund donations, bequests and gifts in honor or in memory of a family member, a friend or a special event, please contact Charlie Ching at 508-647-6525 or at cching@minlib.net.

The Morse Institute Library is a non-profit organization.
All contributions are tax-deductible as allowable by law.

Book Donations:
The Morse Institute Library greatly appreciates the generosity of individuals who wish to make donations. The Library and the Friends of the Morse Institute Library will accept books that are in very good condition and have covers. The Library is unable to accept any textbooks, magazines or National Geographic.

Library staff makes the decision as to whether the books will be added to our collection. If not, the staff puts the book on our booksale cart. Funding from the sale of used books supports the Library’s efforts to purchase new books.

The Friends of the Morse Institute Library host three book sales per year, which support the Friends’ fundraising efforts. Funds raised help to offset programs and materials that the Library is unable to fund through the municipal budget. The Friends continue to fund Museum Passes, the Speed Read collection, and the Bookmobile.

Both the Library and the Friends will accept the equivalent of two bags of books.

Other organizations that may accept book donations are the Senior Center, Assisted Living facilities and area shelters.

Hands Across the Water Inc. is a recognized organization that will accept book donations, including textbooks, to send overseas to underdeveloped countries. They can be reached at 781-942-4816.

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