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Thank You for Supporting The Westport Library!

This year's annual appeal is officially over, and it was one of our most successful yet! Thank you to everyone who gave to this year's campaign to support the events and programming that make this Library so special.

While the appeal is over, we still welcome your support! The Town of Westport funds 77% of the Library’s operating budget. The remaining 23% is raised through special events like BOOKED for the evening and private donations like yours.

Thank you for supporting The Westport Library. Together, we make magic happen.

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Did you know that every year, The Westport Library faces a critical challenge? While the town generously supports our operations, there remains a 23% gap in our funding. This gap is what allows us to offer the diverse programs, resources, and services that make the Library so special.

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Honor Roll

No matter how much you are able to give, please know that your donation to the Library is always appreciated.

  • Click here to see the full honor roll of contributors for the 2023-24 fiscal year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024).
  • Click here to see the full honor roll of contributors for the 2022-23 fiscal year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).

Planned Giving

At The Westport Library, we cherish the values of knowledge, community, and innovation. Our commitment to serving as a vibrant center of learning and culture is made possible through the generosity and dedication of our supporters. Planned giving is a unique opportunity for you to leave a lasting legacy that helps safeguard and advance our mission.

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Gifts of Stock & Securities

The Library gratefully accepts the transfer of securities directly from you or your broker. Learn more by expanding the information below.

Securities are an excellent asset to give to the Library. You receive an income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock, you may avoid capital gains tax on the sale of the stock, and the stock may avoid estate tax at your death.

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Life insurance policies, which have a cash value, may be donated to the Library. You receive an income tax deduction for the value of the policy on the date of the gift and the insurance policy is removed from your estate at death.

The Library can work with your attorney to help you establish a charitable remainder trust, or “CRT.” Under a CRT, you can make a gift to an irrevocable trust retaining an income stream for life. At the end of your life, any property remaining in the trust passes to the Library. You receive an income tax deduction for a portion of the gift and the trust asset is removed from your estate at your death.

Receiving Bank Name & Address: First County Bank 117 Prospect Street, Stamford, CT 06901

Receiving Bank ABA Number: 221172212

Beneficiary Name: Westport Library Association – Development Fund

Beneficiary Address: 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880

Beneficiary Account Number: 669794193

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