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McCOOK LIBRARY FOUNDATION

The McCook Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. It was organized in 1982 for the purpose of seeking gifts of all kinds to use for the benefit of the McCook Public Library. The Foundation’s efforts have provided many gifts that have greatly enhanced  the library. These have included planning costs for building expansion, valuable books on Nebraska history, children’s puppets, various works of art, newspaper microfilm, and many special books and magazines.

Purpose

The Library Foundation seeks, through gifts, to provide special books, materials, and equipment, which will enhance both the collection and the function of the McCook Public Library. The library enriches the lives of the people of our community in many diverse ways.

Action

A gift to the McCook Library Foundation will help to accomplish the mission of the McCook Public Library: to provide a collection, for the use and benefit of the community, that encompasses the wisdom and creative efforts of the ages and the knowledge of today. Gifts to the Foundation may take a number of forms. The following are the most often used.

  • Donations
    • For the purchase of specific books, materials, and equipment.
    • Of books or other library materials
    • Money without a specified use.
  • Memorials
    • Special concern is given to selection of books that will make appropriate and long-lasting memorials.
    • Other library materials, equipment and furniture also make excellent and very visible memorials.
    • Announcement of memorial gifts is sent to those you indicate.
  • Bequests
    • It is easy to remember the library by making a bequest to the library Foundation.
  • Endowments
    • An endowment for the library is a gift that will continue giving.

Gifts to the McCook Library Foundation are tax-deductible.

  • Your Gift to The Library Can
    • Expand available knowledge
    • Give pleasure shared by many
    • Give you the satisfaction of knowing that one gift will benefit the whole community.

If you have any questions about giving to the Foundation, contact a Foundation member or the McCook Public Library at 308-345-1906. Your can also e-mail the library at mlibrary@cityofmccook.com .