ANNUAL APPEAL 2025

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“I don’t know what I’d do without this Library, and I never want to find out!”

 

Fall 2025

Dear Library Champion,

As a supporter of the William Jeanes Memorial Library, you help make our Library more than just a building with books — you’re an essential part of creating a vibrant community hub that inspires learning, connection, and growth for all ages.

Thanks to your generosity, this year has been full of meaningful accomplishments:

  • Our award-winning Children’s and Teen programs received multiple grants
  • Our prestigious status as Gold Star Library in the Pennsylvania Library Association was renewed
  • The LSTA awarded us a generous grant to refresh our Come Play with Me sessions and add more professional development opportunities for our amazing staff
  • Over 14,000 children participated in wildly popular storytimes, and in our creative and imaginative art and STEM programs
  • We welcomed more than 1,000 new library cardholders
  • Over 3,000 books were added to the collection, plus dvds, audiobooks, kits, and more!
  • We circulated almost 199,000 items!

 

“I’ve gone to other libraries, and no one does what you do!”

 

These achievements are only possible because people like YOU continue to believe in the importance of a community-based public Library. As a small nonprofit, we rely on donations to bridge the gap between limited public funding and the true cost of delivering excellent services.

Your gift today will:

  • Sustain FREE programing for children, teens, and adults
  • Maintain our diverse and up-to-date collection of books, eBooks, and resources
  • Support community access to technology and digital learning tools
  • Keep our Library space welcoming and open to everyone

Make your impact go even further:

  • You can recommend a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)— the Library is eligible to receive DAF contributions.
  • Many employers offer matching gift programs— check with your HR department to see if your gift can be doubled!
  • Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)—Donate to the Library directlyfrom your IRA and bypass itemized deduction limitations. QCDs even count toward your required minimum distributions.
  • All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

 

“Please note that we LOVED your library and your staff. You made Lafayette Hill an amazing place to raise a family!”

 

To give today, please click to visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/WJMAnnualAppeal2025 to donate online, drop off a check made out to “William Jeanes Memorial Library,” Venmo us (@WMJLibrary), or return the form you receive in the mail this month.

If you have questions or would like to discuss planned giving, matching gifts, or donor-advised funds, we’re happy to help.

Thank you for continuing to support your Library — and your community. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished together, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

 

With gratitude, 

Lisa A. Clancy, MSLS

Director

Library Board of Directors:

Diane Smith-Hoban, President

Carly Greis, Vice-President

Christopher Cahill, Treasurer

Cathy Levin, Secretary

Ellen Kirby

Rachel Berkson Schupack

Jennifer Swope

 

“Thank you for creating a safe space here at the Library.”

“I love seeing everything you have here!”

“I told my daughter I was having a tough day, so I was on the way to the Library. It’s my happy place!”

“It’s amazing how well attended our Library is.”

“I’ve never been here before, but I’ve heard such great things about this place!”

“Libraries are the best things you can spend your taxes on!”

“My Library card is the most valuable card in my wallet!”

“We LOVE your Library. You make Lafayette Hill an amazing place to raise a family!”

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY!