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Become a Donor

Donate NowSupport library collections, programming, and more!

Donate online through CanadaHelps.org 

OR download and mail the Donor Form with your cheque. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

Here’s how you can direct your donation:

  • Collections and Core Services – meeting the needs of our evolving community with books and magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, eBooks and databases for kids, teens and adults.
  • Community Connections – Building strong, healthy, connected citizens and  community through programs, services and outreach initiatives.
  • Literacy and Lifelong Learning – Offering learning opportunities through programs and initiatives for people of all ages and abilities.
  • Technology – Helping people work, play, learn and communicate in today’s world.
  • Capital Projects and Improvements – Improving our physical space to better meet the needs of the community.

Planned Giving – A gift for the future – may involve a bequest in your will of money, stocks or bonds dedicated to the Library, or life insurance proceeds with the Library as a named beneficiary.

Want to leave a lasting legacy? A donation to the Nelson Library Osprey Community Foundation Fund is a gift that gives to future generations. If you are interested in learning more about planned giving please contact the Chief Librarian at library@nelson.ca or 250-352-6333

Sponsor a Magazine – NPL has a Magazine Drive in March! With your sponsorship for the cost of a subscription, each magazine will have a label with your name or organization, acknowledging your support (your sponsorship can also be anonymous if you prefer). Email library@nelson.ca for more information.