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Access for All: Help the Library Reach Further in 2026
The Galesburg Public Library has become so much more than a building; it's a place where connection, comfort, learning, and exploration come to life every day.
But even with open doors, not everyone can make it inside.
Some of our neighbors face transportation challenges. Others juggle multiple jobs or family responsibilities. For some, sensory overload or accessibility barriers make visiting difficult. Here in Galesburg, we have a higher percentage of residents with disabilities than both the state and national average, which means library access matters more than ever.
Bringing the Library Beyond the Building
That's why we're expanding outreach to bring the library beyond the building.
We're working to reach people where they are: in neighborhoods, senior centers, afterschool programs, and community spaces across Galesburg.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
When you give, you help us:
- Deliver mobile book collections to seniors and families.
- Put books into kids' hands at pop-up library days.
- Meet people where they are—with stories, learning, and belonging.
Your support ensures that everyone in our community can experience the library's promise of access, discovery, and connection.
Monthly Giving: Become a Legacy Builder
Your monthly gift helps the Galesburg Public Library do what it does best—connect people, ideas, and opportunity.
Thanks to generous supporters like you, the library has grown into a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and community. But our story doesn’t end here. With your ongoing support, we can continue expanding access to technology, offering engaging programs, maintaining welcoming spaces, and reaching even more people across Galesburg.
When you become a Legacy Builder, you join a community of donors who believe in sustaining the library’s mission every month. Your recurring gift—at any amount—provides the steady support that keeps the library strong today and for generations to come.
Join the Legacy Builders.
Be part of the story that keeps our library growing, innovating, and inspiring.
Carnegie Circle
A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.
-Andrew Carnegie
Through annual investments of $1,000 or more, Carnegie Circle members open the doors to learning and growth through donor-powered programming and resources available at the Galesburg Public Library.
Smart Giving
As we grow and make a bigger impact, we'd like to introduce some alternative ways to give that could be more beneficial for you:
- Stocks or Appreciated Assets: Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to support us. Enjoy tax benefits while making a difference.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions: If you're 70½ or older, make tax-free transfers from your IRA to GPLF and lower your taxable income.
- Grants from Donor Advised Funds: Use a DAF for immediate tax deductions and recommend grants over time to support our mission efficiently.
- Planned Giving: Consider including GPLF in your estate plans through bequests, trusts, or other planned giving options. This enduring commitment ensures your legacy supports knowledge and literacy for generations to come. Planned Giving supporters are inducted into our Legacy Society.
These methods not only offer financial advantages to you but also maximize your generosity's impact. Your gift can go further than a cash donation of the same cost.
Refer to this guide for your future giving. Consult with your financial advisor or attorney to choose the best method for your philanthropic and financial goals.
