Support the Library

The Jackson Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization. It costs a lot to provide free service. Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, interlibrary loans, tools, a community garden, nature trails, story walks, WiFi Hotspots, programs for children, youth and adults, public computers, EV charging at the lowest local price – these are all things Jackson Memorial Library offers. Your support is vital to this community resource. 

 

2024 Budgeted Income:

A major portion of JML's income comes from supporters like you.


Checks may be sent to:

Jackson Memorial Library

Donate via credit card

71 Main Street
PO Box 231
Tenants Harbor
Maine 04860


Other ways to give...

 

Securities

Contact administrator@jacksonmemoriallibrary.org for account information for donating securities. Please consult your financial advisor, tax attorney and/or estate planner in determining up-to- date information on the tax implications of donating securities.

 

Unique Talent

Do you have a special talent like speaking a foreign language, excelling in a handicraft or understanding the ins-and-outs of technology? If you're interested in leading a class or sharing your specialized knowledge, get in touch with the Library Director. We are also always on the look out for general volunteers.

Tools

We may be interested in working tools for our tool library. Please call us for details: (207) 372-8961. Nothing gas-powered please.

Time

We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of tasks. To learn more, click HERE.

Planned Giving

A planned gift is one that becomes effective when your estate is settled in the future. Because this type of gift is arranged now and paid out later, it helps ensure the Jackson Memorial Library will have financial resources for years to come. Examples of planned gifts include bequests, retirement plans, trusts and life insurance policies. Contact the Library Director for more information.

Treasures

We are interested in your gently used treasures for our annual July Book Sale. We usually take these donations June 1st through July 11th:

  • Toys

  • Games

  • Art

  • Household Items

  • Kitchen Appliances

  • Jewelry

  • Furniture

  • Table Linens

  • Knick Knacks

  • And more!

We do not take:

  • Electronics

  • Clothing

  • Hats

  • Shoes

Please call us for more details: (207) 372-8961.

 

Books

Thank you for your donations to the library Book Fair! We love books--but we can’t accept EVERYTHING. Please determine whether the books you are donating will be useful for others.

We accept books that are clean, in good condition, interesting, useful, relevant, special, or about Maine.

We cannot accept books that are moldy, damaged, obsolete, or of no general interest.

Sometimes, even when a book seems perfectly good, it’s not a good candidate for the library.

YES:
- Fiction
- Mysteries and thrillers
- Poetry
- Children’s books
- History
- Art
- Local interest
- Nature guides
- CURRENT titles in gardening, crafting, and cooking (2020-2026)
- Puzzles (complete!)

NO:
- Biographies
- Mass market paperbacks
- Romance novels
- Self help topics
- Health, wellness, medical
- Psychology & education
- User Manuals
- Dictionaries and encyclopedias
- Textbooks
- Religious texts

Please DON’T donate books with stains, spills, tears, mold, missing pages, highlighting, underlining, scribbling, stuck-on food, mouse droppings, personal papers, garbage or inappropriate content.