The purpose of the "Library Endowment Trust" is to raise additional financial resources for the Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center to supplement current local government, state and federal monies to enhance and expand library and information resources and services to the people of Cumberland County. The motto of our Trust is "Tax dollars make a good library; gifts make a great library."

These tax deductible contributions are deposited with the Cumberland Community Foundation who administers and manages our Trust funds. The interest earned from the Library Endowment Trust is used annually for:

• Purchasing reading, viewing, and listening materials and products in various
  formats.
• Obtaining equipment, furniture and furnishings that enable or enhance the use
  of library materials and services.
• Securing special programs and services that help fulfill the mission and role
  of a public library and information center in the community.

To make a donation online to the Library Endowment Trust:

• You will make the donation through the Cumberland County Foundation, Inc.
  
• Click on the "Donate" button on the right hand side
  
• At the next screen, complete the information requested in the online donation form
  
• From the "Designate your gift to a specific fund" field, choose Library Endowment Trust

• In the dedication or gift space, enter name of person honored or memorialized.

The Frances Brooks Stein & Harry B. Stein Memorial Library Fund (Stein Fund) was established at the library in 1974 for the development of a book and audio visual collection solely devoted to the enhancement and improvement of teaching skills and education. Frances Brooks Stein served on the Library Board of Trustees in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Interest from this fund enables the library to purchase materials of benefit to the community.

Click here to get to the Cumberland Community Foundation website.

• You will make the donation through the Cumberland County Foundation, Inc.
  
• Click on the "Donate" button on the right hand side
  
• At the next screen, complete the information requested in the online donation form
  
• From the "Designate your gift to a specific fund" field, choose "OTHER" and enter the Stein Fund in the appropriate box

Gifts to the Stein Fund can be mailed to:

The Stein Fund
Cumberland Community Foundation
PO Box 2345
Fayetteville NC 28302-2345

Or call CCPL&IC at 483-1580 x 106.

You may also contact the Cumberland Community Foundation at (910) 483-4449.

Thank you!

The Friends of the Library accept donated materials, including books, CDs and DVDs in good or like new condition. These materials are reviewed for inclusion in the Friends used book sales and possibly for the library collection. Items deemed in poor condition or of little interest will be discarded through a recycling program. All book sale proceeds benefit library programs and services and donations are tax deductible as allowed under the extent of the law.

Where to Donate

To donate materials to the Friends, please check with library staff at any library location. For large donations that may include several boxes of materials, please deliver them to the back of Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane, Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Please ring the doorbell next to the garage door and someone will come to assist you.

Financial Donations

The Friends accept monetary donations, which help provide supplemental library programs and services. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed under the extent of the law. Checks may be written and mailed to:

Friends of the Library
PO Box 53666
Fayetteville, NC 28305-3666

Friends of the Library may indicate on their membership forms if they would like to volunteer for setting up for or assisting with book sales, or helping with special speaker events. The Friends of the Library also provide volunteer support for other special events, to serve as branch representatives for the Board, and to participate in the program committee. Requests for help are often sent out to members via the Friends' electronic newsletter. For information about other opportunities, please ask for assistance at any library location.