A planned gift is a meaningful way to support the Akron-Summit County Public Library while also meeting your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals. By including the Library in your estate plans, you help ensure that future generations have access to free resources, lifelong learning, and welcoming community spaces.
Whether you’ve been a lifelong library user or recently discovered all we have to offer, your legacy can make a lasting difference.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to include the Library in your long-term plans:
- Bequests
Include the Library in your will or trust with a specific amount, percentage, or residual gift. - Beneficiary Designations
Name the Library as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund. - Charitable Trusts
Establish a trust that provides income to you or your loved ones, with a future gift to the Library. - Gifts of Stock or Appreciated Assets
Transfer securities or assets as part of your estate strategy.
Why Consider a Planned Gift?
- Create a lasting impact in your community
- Support free access to information, technology, and education
- Potentially receive tax and financial benefits
- Align your charitable giving with your personal legacy
Join Our Library Legacy Circle
Donors who include the Library in their estate plans may be recognized as members of our Library Legacy Circle. This special group celebrates individuals who are helping sustain the Library’s mission for generations to come.
Let’s Start the Conversation
We understand that planned giving is a personal decision. Our team is happy to talk with you (and your professional advisors) about your goals and how your gift can reflect your wishes.
Contact: Development Director Michael Derr
Email:
Phone: 330-643-9105
If you have already included the Library in your plans, please let us know. We would love to thank you.
