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Your contribution can fund many valuable library resources for the people of Des Plaines to enjoy.

Here just a few of special resources funded by donations at the library:

  • Atrium Sculpture
  • Children's Computers
  • Family Activities
  • Heritage Room
  • Poet Tree Corner
  • Youth Services Aquarium
  • Youth Services Boat
  • Youth Services Mural

Your donation can be a special way to honor or remember a loved one, or to celebrate a special event. Contributions will go into the Des Plaines Public Library Fund .

There are several ways to donate :

  • By Mail - Print out and mail the form to the Des Plaines Public Library.
     
  • Buy a brick for Library Plaza
    Note: Inscribed bricks are installed on Library Plaza once a year.
    • Honor or remember a loved one.
    • Celebrate a special event. 
    • Spotlight your business or organization.
    • Inscribe the brick with
      • names
      • dates
      • quotes
      • company's logo
    • Print out and mail the completed form (.pdf).
    • Locate a brick on Library Plaza by inscription

  • Buy an historic souvenir brick
    • Bricks are from the old Des Plaines Public Library building at 841 Graceland Avenue.
    • On sale at the main library at 1501 Ellinwood Street.
    • A small plate engraved with the dates 1957-2000 and an image of the clock tower from the old building is mounted on each brick.
    • Purchase price is $15 for the first brick and $10 for each additional brick purchased at the same time.
    • Payment is with cash or by check at the time of purchase.
    • Phone 847-376-2803 for more information.

The following methods should be discussed with your attorney or financial advisor:

  • Bequest - Make the Des Plaines Public Library Fund the recipient of part or all of your estate.
  • Insurance - Designate the Des Plaines Public Library Fund as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
  • Stocks, mutual funds and IRA funds - The library has opened a brokerage account so interested persons may make charitable contributions of appreciated or depreciated stocks, mutual funds or IRA funds. By making these donations, you may receive tax advantages.

For more information on how to donate, please phone the Administrative Office at 847-827-5551.

See also information on the Friends of the Library .