

Give to the Library
The Ridgefield Library is incorporated as a private library association, established as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. While recognized as the provider of public library service for the town of Ridgefield, the Library receives only a portion (app. 75%) of its annual operating budget from a town grant. Most of the remaining funds are raised privately from individuals, businesses, foundations and community organizations. There are many ways to support the Ridgefield Library.
Contact: Judi Margolin, Director of Annual Giving, 203-438-2282 x1027 jbmargolin@ridgefieldlibrary.org
Annual Appeal
Over 1,000 individuals, families and groups support the myriad services of the Ridgefield Library by participating in the Annual Appeal. You can join them by printing and mailing a donation form
or making a gift online.
Guardian Society
Inaugurated in 2009, the Guardian Society recognizes those individuals and groups that have made a commitment of annual support to the Library at the level of $1,000 or more.
Learn more about membership in the Ridgefield Library Guardian Society.
Tribute Gifts
Celebrate, Honor or Remember a loved one or a special occasion with a tribute gift to the Library. Find out more.
Stock Gifts
The Ridgefield Library is happy to accept gifts of appreciated stock. Contact us as above for details of how to transfer ownership to the Library.
Matching Gifts
The Ridgefield Library is eligible to participate in many corporate matching gift programs, which can increase the value of your gift substantially. Contact your Human Resources department for information about your company’s policy.
Planned Giving
Planned giving opportunities allow donors to make a significant or long-term commitment to the Ridgefield Library while also considering their own financial planning goals. Learn more.
Morris Legacy Society
This prestigious society recognizes those who have made a long-term commitment of support by including the Library in their estate plans. Learn how you can qualify for membership.
Sponsorships
Businesses and others receive widespread positive visibility by sponsoring some of the Library’s most popular programs and services. Contact us as above for information about available sponsorship opportunities. See a list of current sponsors and community partners.
Camp Snooze
The annual library sleepover is a popular fundraiser for the Library and a “not to miss” experience for 4th graders. This year's Camp Snooze will be Saturday, October 23rd. Contact Leslie Vuilleumier at 203-438-2282 x1022 or mlvuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org for more information.
Special Events
Ridgefield Library Days at Books on the Common, a pizza fundraiser with Piccolo and a winetasting hosted by Sarah's Wine Bar and Cellar XV are among the occasional special events that offer an entertaining or educational way to support your Library.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Ridgefield
Library is a separately incorporated non-profit organization. Membership dues paid to the Friends are distinct from contributions to the Library’s Annual Appeal.
Friends’ dues provide the seed money for book sales and other Friends’ activities, the proceeds of which are used to support specific Library services and programs. Appeal donations made directly to the Library support our annual operating budget. Learn more about the Friends.
Book Sales
The Friends of the Library offer twice-annual used book sales and ongoing Internet sales to raise money in support of selected Library services. Find out more.
The Ridgefield Library Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization (FEIN 06-0692378). Contributions to the Ridgefield Library are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, in accordance with IRS regulations. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted for all types of contributions.

Anabel Cordano and her brother and sister saved their allowance money and loose change to make a donation because they “adore the Library sooo much!” Library Director Chris Nolan accepts the check, while proud mother Abigail looks on.
Make an Online Guardian Society Gift
Printable Guardian Society Gift Form
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