Support your Library

Since 1935, NL Public Libraries have served communities large and small throughout Newfoundland and Labrador by providing free access to books and other library resources. NLPL champions literacy, a love of reading, and the exploration of diverse ideas, cultures and worldviews.  Your donation will be used to enhance the services and collections made possible with core provincial funding, and facilitate access to library materials for all by helping to keep NL Public Libraries fines-free.

Personal or corporate donations in support of NL Public Libraries can be made to the non-profit Provincial Information and Library Resources Board and are eligible for a tax receipt.

One of the easiest ways to give is online by clicking the button below:



You can also donate to us by:

• Visiting any of our locations in person
• Calling us at (709) 643-0900
• Mailing the printable donation form to: 48 St. George’s Avenue, Stephenville, NL A2N 1K9

Donating in support of NL Public Libraries is a wonderful way of paying tribute to a family member, friend, mentor or colleague.  To make an in honour or memorial gift, please indicate so on the donation form or include a note with your cheque, along with the name of the person you would like to pay tribute to.  A message acknowledging your gift will be sent upon request.

Inviting guests to a birthday, graduation or other party to bring a donation to NL Public Libraries in place of a gift is a great way to contribute to building an informed, engaged and connected community.

Looking to give a gift instead? We can send acknowledgement of a birthday, Mother’s Day/Father’s Day, or other holiday gift upon request.  Donations to NLPL make great teacher gifts too!

Show appreciation for NLPL and benefit future users by choosing to leave a gift for the Provincial Information and Library Resources Board in your will.  Legacy gifts can provide tax advantages for surviving family members and make a lasting positive impact on library programs and services.

Throughout our province, volunteers on local library boards are championing the work of NLPL and contributing to the well-being of their communities.  Local board members are organized, community-minded people who advocate for public libraries, fund-raise to enhance local collections and programs, and support the work of NLPL employees. Ask at your local library about board volunteer opportunities.

Do you have a special interest or expertise that you would like to share with your community?  NLPL offers a variety of free programs featuring qualified guest speakers on topics such as gardening, health and well-being, community history, and financial literacy. Contact library staff near you to find out more.

NLPL recognizes the value of community volunteers interested in supporting the work of library employees. Please contact your local library to find out more about the approval process for volunteers and options for helping.

If you are an intermediate or secondary school student (grades 7-12), helping out at the public library is a great way to meet your graduation volunteering requirement. We welcome also students who are meeting program requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada, or other community youth groups.  Please contact your local library to find out more about options for helping.

NLPL welcomes donations of recent bestsellers in excellent condition. We may consider accepting other items if (1) needed for our collections or (2) likely to sell in a branch book sale.

We are most likely to accept:

• Books (any language) published in the last 5 years
• Books in languages other than English
• DVDs, Blu-rays and music CDs in their original packaging
• Classics in new editions
• Books by NL authors or with NL content

We do not accept:

• Outdated non-fiction (such as older computer manuals, travel guides, medical books)
• Low demand items (such as textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines)
• Items in poor condition
• Items in obsolete formats (such as VHS or cassette tapes)

Please keep in mind that not all book donations are eligible for tax receipts. Eligible items are generally:

• Published in the current or previous year
• In like-new condition
• Being added to the collection

See our Donations Policy and Donations Agreement Form for more information.