Make a Donation to Your Library
Strengthening communities. Inspiring lifelong learning. Engaging readers. Every day Winnipeg Public Library provides this and much more to our community. You can help support your public library and community by donating today.
Donations of physical materials (books, movies, etc.)
Places to donate physical materials:
- Friends of the Library accepts donations of books and other physical materials for their booksales. Proceeds of the Friends booksales support Winnipeg Public Library projects.
- Visit Organizations accepting used books for other local places to donate books
Donations of money, funds or planned giving
Demand for the library's programs and collections grow every day. New services and technologies challenge our resources. Your gift allows the library to continue to meet, and to improve, for today and for future generations. Consider making a donation today. We will put your generosity to work right away!
Your donation will:
- buy resources for all levels of readers and learners
- support new technologies including adaptive equipment
- fund special projects such as enhancements to children's areas
- enhance literacy programming, and so much more!
Dedicate your gift
Donations in memory or in tribute of a special person or event are a wonderful way to honour someone. Please include details of your recognition on the donation form.
More ways to donate:
Sun Life Musical Instruments collection
Winnipeg Public Library accepts donations of musical instruments for the Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library. Specific criteria apply - for details please see Donation of Musical Instruments.
Special projects
The library has several projects and initiatives posted on Sponsor Winnipeg.
Time
The library has opportunities such as serving on the Winnipeg Public Library Board, joining the Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library, or volunteering.
Planned giving
Contact the Manager of Library Services to discuss estate or planned giving.
How to donate
Pick up a donation brochure at any branch or print and complete the donation form below and drop off at any branch of Winnipeg Public Library.
Or mail to:
Winnipeg Public Library
Attn: Gifts and Donations
Administration Office
251 Donald Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 3P5
Donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt. All donors are recognized in the Library's Annual Report unless the donor wishes to remain anonymous.