The Jackson County Library Foundation accepts donations from individuals, foundations, businesses, clubs and organization. All contributions – large and small – work to improve our library today and into the future. Please consider a tax-deductible gift today. There are many ways to give:

Endowment Fund

JCLF accepts bequests, trusts, transfers of stock and property from donors to the endowment fund. The foundation currently manages permanent and restricted funds to provide ongoing support for library collections, programs, technology, and enhancement needs. A permanent endowment generates stability for many programs and provides a source of funds for future generations.

Buy-A-Shelf

Support your local branch library this way!

Donations of $100 receive a permanent engraved plaque in lasting recognition. You can purchase a shelf plaque as recognition for someone, in your family name, or to honor birthdays, celebrations, anniversaries, memorials, graduations or any special occasion. We place the plaque in the library branch that you designate, and a portion of the proceeds then fund purchases at that libraries discretion.

To Buy-A-Shelf, please fill out the form you can find in every Jackson County library branch, click here or call the Foundation office at 541.774.6572 or or contact Shelley using our contact form and we’ll mail you one.

Restricted and Un-restricted Gifts

The Jackson County Library Foundation encourages your contributions in support of the libraries. You can tailor your gift for any purpose. The Foundation will help you choose programs and services that express your values and make the difference that you seek. The following are examples of library programs that can be supported with charitable gifts:

• Literacy programs for adults and children
• Babies in the Library is a literacy programs introducing the joys of books and reading to young children and their parents
• Teen Library programs and special events for young adults
• Cultural programs for adults and for families that enhance curiosity, improve and empower individuals
• Programs to encourage adults to learn English
• Working adults, professional and retraining programs including internet classes, resume-writing, financial literacy, small-business development, and computer fluency.

Donate Your Time

Donate your time and expertise to your library through volunteering. Here are a few ways to get involved:

• Join a Jackson County Library Foundation Committee. For more information call Shelley Austin, Executive Director, at 541.774.6572 or contact Shelley using our contact formThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Become a volunteer at your local branch. Click here for more information (http://jcls.org/volunteers.html) or contact Carrie Prechtel, Community Outreach Specialist, at (541) 774-6407 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information on giving to the Jackson County Library Foundation and its options for program gifts, collection development, donor recognition, technology support and more, please contact Shelley Austin, Executive Director, at 541.774.6572 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .