Your support helps Nesmith Library continue to be a vibrant resource for the Windham community. Contributions from generous individuals and institutions allow us to expand collections, offer engaging programs, and enhance our facilities. Every gift—big or small—helps us provide exceptional services and resources to our patrons.
Ways to Give
Make a Contribution
You don’t need to make a long-term commitment to make a lasting impact. Your donation supports our mission of enriching lives through educational, cultural, and technological programs. Every dollar helps us bring more books, services, and programs to the community.
Recurring Donations
Consider spreading your generosity throughout the year with a recurring donation. This convenient giving option allows you to make an ongoing impact with smaller, manageable contributions that help sustain the library’s growth.
Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy
Create a lasting impact by including Nesmith Library in your estate and financial plans. Planned giving ensures that future generations benefit from the resources and opportunities the library provides.
- Remember the Library in Your Will – Easily include Nesmith Library in your estate plan.
- Charitable Gift Annuity – Make a meaningful gift and receive lifetime payments.
- Charitable Trusts – Provide for both your heirs and the library in a tax-advantaged way.
- Other Planned Gifts – Designate the library as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance, or financial accounts.
Honor and Memorial Gifts
Celebrate a loved one’s legacy or mark a special occasion with an honor or memorial gift. Books, furnishings, or other contributions can be dedicated with a memorial bookplate or plaque. Gifts may also be directed to special programs or initiatives in alignment with the library’s mission.
For a lasting tribute, consider participating in the Named Fund Program.
The Nesmith Library Named Fund: Creating a Legacy
The Named Fund Program is a permanent fund that allows donors to honor or memorialize an individual or organization while making a lasting impact on the community.
- Requires a minimum contribution of $1,000 (can be added to over time).
- An item will be purchased in recognition of the initial donation, and the honoree’s name will be displayed at the library.
- Income generated from the fund supports library acquisitions that benefit the public.
- Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more details, please contact Sylvie Brikiatis, Library Director at (603) 432-7154 or director@nesmithlibrary.org.
Join the Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW)
Become a part of our most dedicated community of supporters! FLOW is a volunteer organization that provides additional funding and services beyond the library’s operating budget.
Member Benefits:
- Monthly newsletter
- Early admission to the annual book sale
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on library events and programs
📖 Visit the FLOW website for more information.
Donate Books & Materials
Looking to donate books? Please check the FLOW website for updates on accepted donations and book fairs.
Volunteer at the Library
Nesmith Library welcomes volunteers to assist with a variety of programs and services. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to contribute regularly, your time and effort are deeply appreciated.
We are looking for people who can commit to volunteering
- For one hour per week for at least 6 months
- Are 16 years of age or older
- Reside in Windham
- Are able to sit, bend, and stand to shelve library materials
The Nesmith Library will pay for the required background check. Complete the application and submit it to the front desk at the Library.
Read our official Volunteer Policy on our Library Policies page.
Thank You for Supporting Your Library!
Your generosity helps us continue to provide outstanding resources, programs, and services to the Windham community. Whether through a donation, a membership, or your time, every contribution makes a difference.
For more information, contact Library Director Sylvie Brikiatis at (603) 432-7154 or director@nesmithlibrary.org.
