Donations in Support of the Lee County Library System
There are many ways in which you may support the Library! The Lee County Library System’s most pressing need at this time is funding for our annual Reading Festival event. The Southwest Florida Reading Festival serves as a tool to inform people of the variety of amazing resources available for free from their public libraries. Each year, one-third of the 15,000 people attending the festival learn something new about library services!
Donations to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival
The Library System relies on donations to support this highly anticipated family event which began in 2000. Please consider supporting the Library with a gift to support the Southwest Florida Reading Festival.
If you prefer, checks may be made payable to LCLS-Reading Festival and mailed to:
LCLS-Reading Festival
2345 Union Street
Fort Myers , FL 33901
Tributes
Consider a donation to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival in honor or in memory of someone – a thoughtful way to remember family and friends. Use the “Donate Now” button above and fill in the “Additional Comments” section with the honoree’s name, whether it is in memory of or in honor of, and the name and address of the person to be notified of the tribute.
Wills & Bequests
Including the Library in your will allows you to carry your commitment to the Library beyond your lifetime. Your attorney, accountant or trust officer will work with you to design a bequest that fits your situation and meets your goals. A professional will also make sure you receive the tax benefits allowed for your gift. If you already have a will, it may be amended by a codicil to include the Library. The following is sample bequest phrasing:
I bequeath (Dollar Amount, Percentage or Remainder) to the Lee County Library System, Lee County, Florida.
Contact Information
For more information, call Library Administration at 239-533-4800 and ask for the Library Development Specialist.
Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Records documenting donations to the Lee County Library System are public records available to the public and the media upon request.