Gifts & Donations

Help the library grow into the future with a donation.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can build a brighter future for our library and the community we serve.

Donations help advance library services, build collections, and improve technology and facilities. Cedarburg Public Library welcomes donations in all forms, including:

• monetary donations
• donations of books, DVDs, puzzles, and more
• volunteering

Monetary donations

Donations are accepted for memorial and honor book purchases, program sponsorships, naming opportunities and general fund support. We also accept donations from bequests, trusts or planned giving to the library directly or through the Cedarburg Friends of the Library.

By credit card via our Cedarburg Friends of the Library. Donate Here to pay by PayPal, credit or debit card.

By check: please make checks payable to Cedarburg Public Library and mail to W63 N589 Hanover Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012, for the attention of Linda Eastwood, Library Director. If you prefer to give to a 501 (c) 3 organization, make checks payable to the Cedarburg Friends of the Library.

In-kind donations: these are non-cash donations. Many individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations generously support library programs throughout the year with goods and services. 

For more information, please email Linda Eastwood, Library Director, at leastwood@cedarburglibrary.org

Please see the Library Donations & Gifts Policy.

Donations of books, movies, and more

Your item donations help add new titles to the collection, provide multiple copies of in-demand materials, or replace materials that have been lost and/or damaged. If we are unable to use donated materials, we will put them in a book sale or recycle them.  We have a permanent used book store, Buy the Book, in the lobby and also host winter, summer and fall Used Book Sales. Please check our calendar for specific dates. We accept new or gently used:

• Books
• DVDs
• Blu-Rays
• Music CDs
• Audiobooks on CD
• Intact Jigsaw Puzzles

There is a large black bin on the first floor for donations. PLEASE: Do not put donations in the book drop. If you have a large number of items to donate, please call ahead (262.375.7640) and we can provide a cart for transporting items from your vehicle.

Donating time: volunteering

Are you passionate about books and community? Join the Cedarburg Friends of the Library as a volunteer!

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Assist with our used book sales (at least twice a year).
• Help manage our used bookstore
• Support library programs and events

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or are looking for a one-time event, your time and skills can make a real difference!

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Meet new friends and connect with fellow book lovers
• Gain valuable experience in a welcoming environment
• Contribute to enriching our community’s cultural landscape

If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Cedarburg Friends of the Library.

High School Volunteers

We often have dedicated high-school volunteers helping out with moving boxes, finding books, light cleaning and tidying, arranging displays, and other small jobs around the library. If you are, or know of, a high school student who would like community service hours at the library, please contact Linda Eastwood at leastwood@cedarburglibrary.org