Where does your donation go?
2023 Annual Appeal
Your support will help sustain this special place, where our community has come to read, learn, play, and grow together for nearly one hundred years. Thank you for the support that makes it all possible.
Julia L. Butterfield Bicentennial
Your support will help ensure that Julia Butterfield's legacy continues to positively influence Cold Spring for generations to come.
Join the Friends
Join this amazing group of volunteers who organize creative events to support "extra things", like museum passes.
General Donations
Your donation will help with the day-to-day costs of running the library.
Future Projects
Help with projects such as furniture for a new teen space and EV chargers for our parking lot.
Outdoor Mural
Local students Sofia Kelly and Quin Carmacino are collaborating to create a mural for our Library of Things Shed. They need $230 for materials. Any amount you can donate will help them reach their goal!
Friends Tag Sale Table
Interested in being a vendor at the Friends Third Annual Tag Sale on September 23? Buy a table for $25, and you keep your profits!
Help Us, Help Others
Make a donation!
Your donations go to the extra services we offer, like Museum Passes, Library of Things, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization?
Yes, we are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Don't you get money from taxpayers? Why do you need additional funding?
The library is partially funded through taxpayers of the Philipstown and Haldane communities. These funds are used solely to operate the library.
What is planned giving?
Planned giving enables philanthropic individuals to make gifts to charitable organizations. Some planned gifts provide life-long income to the donor. Other gift plans use estate and tax planning to provide for charity and heirs in ways that maximize the gift and/or minimize its impact on the donor’s estate. We would be happy to talk to you about planning a gift to the Butterfield Library.
Can I purchase a book in someone's honor?
Yes, just send a check, the book title or subject and whom you would like to honor.
We will then purchase the book, place a book plaque inside, and send a letter acknowledging your gift to the family.
I'd like to join your fundraising efforts.
Fill in the form below and Johanna Reinhardt will contact you.
Thank you.