Gifts The survival and growth of the Library is the result of continuous and substantial public support from the Library's inception to the present day. Patrson have remembered the library with contributions and with bequests in their wills. Relatives and friends have established trusts as continuing memorials. Donors may specify that gifts may be spent in their entirety or the income only and may name particular areas of interest. Several options exist for tax-deductible gifts to the Library:

The Wellfleet Library Fund is an account maintained for gifts with no restrictions. It includes non-specific gifts, large and small. For example, summer visitors who have enjoyed the library collection and the varied programs of cultural events frequently send contributions at the end of the season. Non-specific gifts are expecially welcome because they give the administration full discretion and allow flexibility to meet any needs that may arise.

Gifts of $2,500 or More can be established as permanent trusts in the name of a particular individual or family. an honor roll acknowledging gifts of $2,500 or more will be maintained in the library. Gifts in past years include: 1916 Hannah Brown Library Fund, in memory of her father, Capt. Jesse F. Baker

1937 Betsy Freeman Library Fund, in memory of her father, Capt. Richard R. Freeman and her nephew, Richard R. Freeman, Jr., (lost at sea on the Lusitania)
1965 Josephine Baker Library Fund
1967 John Hopkins Baker library Fund
1968 Alice Belding Library Fund
1973 Albert Blakeslee Library Fund
1986 Priscilla M. O'Brien Library Fund
1989 Anthony Bragazzi Library Trust
1997 David E. Scherman Library Fund
2000 Jean Goodsitt Stearns Fund

Many corporations match charitable gifts dollar for dollar made by present and former employees. Persons wishing to make a contribution to the library shold check with their personnel department to determine whether the company has such a policy.

Volunteers The Library has always received important support from volunteers to help with such tasks as:

*Shelving books
*Rearranging misplaced books (shelf reading)
*Repairing damaged books
*Processing new acquisitions
*Providing program support
*Caring for the plants

If you would like to be a volunteer, contact a staff member at the main desk.

Friends of the Wellfleet Public Libraries This independent, non-profit organization meets months to promote library facilities and activities. Their fundraising summer book fairs, usually held at the Town Hall, are major Wellfleet events. The proceeds from these sales substantially supplement the libary budget. Learn more about the FRIENDS and how to become a member on their page.