Decide today to become part of the library’s bigger picture. Giving is easy, safe and simple online. See for yourself here. Or call The Library Foundation at (785) 580-4498 to further discuss how your charitable goals can be met at the library. 

Learn about giving opportunities that can fit your charitable goals by reading the document above. (Or view a printable PDF.)

Why choose the library among your philanthropic priorities?

• The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library provides a safe and nurturing place for children and families.
• Our services are readily available to all local residents.
• Our services reach out into the community through creative partnerships.
• We are your library for life. Services such as Bookmobile, Red Carpet and Talking Books ensure that citizens who are elderly, disabled or homebound can still be kept connected to their library.
• We help bridge the digital divide.
• We inspire trust and confidence.

What matters most to you is important to us

We pay attention. Our stewardship is based on close attention to your priorities. The library and its Foundation react swiftly to emerging trends and economic challenges. A top priority is to ensure the library continues to be a safe and nurturing place for children and families. Our volunteer board of trustees helps raise funds and monitors both the Foundation’s investments and distributions.

We grow with you. Generations of families have counted on our services and collections. Individuals grow with every library experience. You return the favor by donating funds to support the library’s collections, programs, services, technology and facilities.

We enlighten you. Committed to lifelong learning, the library offers free opportunities to continue your education with our help or on your own. One patron recently observed, “I learn something new every day because of the library.”

We provide an enduring value to the community. These days people need the library more than ever. From job-search help to leisure activities, you have many reasons for your unwavering belief in the value our library adds to our community.

The library is moving forward with The Next Decade strategic plan. Learn more about the mission, vision and goals that will propel us into the future here.