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Annual Book Campaign – Dollars are used to purchase new books, audio books including books on tape and CD, videos and DVDs. Gifts given through the Annual Book Campaign strengthen our first-rate community resource center, by providing an outstanding collection of books, materials and technology.  Dollars are used to purchase new books, audio books, and DVDs.

Corporate Sponsorship – Includes giving opportunities for both small and large businesses.  Eligible businesses may receive tax credits for their gifts to Martin Library through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).

Friends of Martin Library Campaign – Annual membership dollars are used where they are most needed. Typically this money supports programming.

Planned Gifts – Nearly one hundred years ago Milton D. Martin made a planned gift, a library for all the people of York.  Others followed his lead.  And in just the same way, your generosity can live on – through a bequest by will or planned gift.  For more information about Planned Gifts to Martin Library, please contact Georg Sheets at 717.846.5300 x. 266 or submit an interest indicator form to the Development Office.  

Endowment Fund – Martin Library’s Board of Directors has established a Board-designated Endowment Fund, the monies to be utilized under the decision and guidelines of the Martin Library Association Gift Acceptance Policy. Donors may choose to make a contribution to this fund at any time and in any amount. 

Martin Library Honors Program – Since 1995, the Martin Library Honors Committee has recognized 19 individuals for their dedication to the Library and to the York Community.  The income from these programs is used to purchase new books for our collections each year.  The Honors Fund for each of these individuals remains open for contributions in perpetuity.   

Honor & Memorial Gift Book Program – Contributions to this program enable the library to add materials to the collection in memory or honor of a donor's loved one or to commemorate a special day, such as a birthday or anniversary.  Click here for a printable honor book form or a printable memorial book form.  

General Expenses Fund – Donations are used for general library operating expenses. 

Stay Smart: The Capital Campaign for Martin Library (Building Fund) – We have met our fundraising goal of $4 million dollars, however there is still an opportunity to help Martin Library offset the dollars set aside by the Board-designated fund for the building campaign. To discuss naming opportunities, please contact the Development Office. 

In-kind Contributions – Gifts of new or gently used material items, such as books and DVDs, can serve the library well. Please refer to the ‘donating materials page’ if you have items to donate.  

Contact Information 

For additional information about the giving opportunities listed above, or to request a copy of the Martin Library Gift Acceptance Policy, Donor Bill of Rights, and/or current annual report please contact the Development Office at 717.849.6967