Dear Lincoln,
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lincoln Public Library — now closed temporarily — is faced with new challenges. We, the Friends of the Lincoln Library (FOLL), are here to help. And we’re asking for your help, too.
Who are we? A nonprofit formed to provide financial assistance to the Lincoln Library. FOLL supplements the town’s library budget. Book sales at Bemis Hall and donations from Lincoln residents are our main sources of revenue. Last fiscal year, we contributed nearly $46,000 to fund programs, library passes, furnishings and the Tarbell Room hearing loop. Click here to see a full list of what we support.
Since our monthly book sales and other fundraisers are now on hold, we’re exploring new, revenue-generating ideas such as the installment of book donation bins as well as online book sales to compensate for lost income. But it’s not enough. In order to keep our beloved library vibrant and to adapt to these new circumstances, FOLL needs your financial donations now more than ever.
Why now? Although the library is closed, we kept our financial commitment to already-hired performers. The library staff is working with them to deliver online events or to find new performance dates. Our goal is to help keep our vendors solvent during the pandemic. Also, we continue to renew museum passes even though museums are closed. It’s our way of helping to ensure that our venerable cultural institutions remain viable.
We’ll continue our monthly board meetings (virtually) with Library Director Barbara Myles and Assistant Director Lisa Rothenberg to discuss ways to support remote library operations during these difficult times. Please consider showing your support by making a tax-deductible contribution today to the Friends of the Lincoln Library.
PayPal is the preferred method of payment. If paying by check, mail to: Friends of the Lincoln Library, 3 Bedford Rd., Lincoln MA, 01773. (Please note, since we currently have no access to mail at the library, there will be a delay in depositing checks and acknowledging donations sent there.)
Thank you! Stay well. Be safe.
Sincerely,
Daniela Caride on behalf of the Friends of the Lincoln Library board