There are so many ways you can support your library! If you have questions or ideas you don’t see here, just drop us a line or call us at (802) 763-2875. We’re always happy to chat!
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Donate Money
Contributions of any amount are always welcome. Your donations allow us to expand our collection of books and DVDs, host additional programs for adults and children, and keep our technology current. Please make checks payable to Baxter Memorial Library. You can slip your contribution through the book return slot in the front door, or you can mail it to:
Baxter Memorial Library
PO Box 87
Sharon, VT 05065
All donations to the library are tax deductible.
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Donate Time
Volunteers are greatly appreciated at Baxter! Here are a few things you can do to support your library (note: many of these are post-pandemic):
• Be a Saturday circulation desk volunteer
• Help process books
• Assist with website design and maintenance
• Tend the garden beds
• Bake for fundraising events
• Supply a sweet treat for the café
• Help with spring and fall cleaning
• Design flyers
• Post flyers around the community
• Assist with the annual book and plant sale
• Adopt a shelf (or two)
• Present a program or workshop
• Your idea here! Just ask!
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Donate Materials
Donated items are reviewed, and a small percentage of donations are added to the library’s circulating collection. The majority of donated materials are sold in book sales or offered free to community members. Donating used books and media is a wonderful way to support the Library. (Note: Please do not leave book donations at the library when it is closed. Instead, send us a list of titles ahead of time, or bring in your items during open hours.)
Accepted: Books, Audiobooks on CD, DVDs, games and puzzles in good condition
Not accepted: Encyclopedias, Textbooks, Magazines, music CDs, VHS tapes, Cassettes, Records, material in poor condition (moldy, torn, water damaged, etc.)
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Donate from Our Wish List
Want to donate materials we’ll be sure to add to the collection? Check out our wish list! (Note: If purchasing books, hardcovers are much preferred because of durability.)
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How Valuable Is Your Library?
Baxter Memorial Library isn’t your Grandmother’s library, but a multi-faceted community resource that offers many services intended to improve and enrich life for every member of the Sharon community!
So, just how valuable is Baxter Memorial Library? Check out this Library Value calculator!
