Ways to Give

Books on a shelf with the title Support Your Library.

Thank You for Helping Us Secure the Library's Future!

The Wood County District Public Library is proud to announce the Securing Our Future Campaign has exceeded its $2 million fundraising goal.
 
This campaign, which went public in February of 2026 with a goal of raising funds to support WCDPL’s future, met its goal through support of many donors. Campaign support is more than a contribution, it is an investment in lifelong learning, community resources, early literacy support, and so much more. These funds will help ensure WCDPL remains a welcoming resource for generations. 
 
A majority of the gifts received from this campaign will be placed into endowments or will be realized at a later date with legacy gifts. These endowments and legacy gifts will support WCDPL for many years to come, providing a stable financial foundation of the library in times of funding uncertainty.
 
Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without YOU! Every dollar matters. Every gift, shared library story, and trust in WCDPL helped build the momentum that carried this fundraising campaign beyond the goal. Thank you for your incredible generosity. 
 
On behalf of everyone who walks through the WCDPL doors now and in the future, thank you, this would not be possible without our incredible community.
 
If you'd like to learn more about this campaign or how philanthropy supports the library, call Jessica McClure at (419) 352-5104 ext. 232. Checks can be made out to "WCDPL Foundation". You can also make a gift or pledge through our website.
 

How Your Gift is Recognized

We offer a variety of donor recognition levels. To learn more about donor recognition or to become a donor, visit our Donor Recognition page.

General Gift Giving

Thank you for your interest in supporting the WCDPL with a gift to the WCDPL Foundation! The WCDPL Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and gifts of any size are appreciated. Give a gift online.

You may also mail a check, made payable to the WCDPL Foundation, to:
WCDPL Foundation
251 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402

We would be happy to talk to you about IRA charitable rollovers, gifts of stocks and securities, planned giving, or any other contribution methods. Call Jessica McClure at (419) 352-5104 ext. 232.

Questions or looking to make a specified gift? Call Jessica McClure at (419) 352-5104 ext. 232.

Planned Giving

A planned gift, often referred to as a legacy gift or estate gift, is a donation that is designated for a future date. This gift is made through a formal financial or estate plan.

Including the WCDPL Foundation in your estate planning directly benefits our ability to provide materials, resources, and services in the future.

Types of planned gifts:

Bequests: Name the WCDPL Foundation as a Beneficiary in Your Will

A bequest, also known as a gift made through a trust of will, can be made several ways:

  • You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset.
  • You can gift a percentage of your estate.
  • You can gift residual bequests; after bequests to heirs and beneficiaries, all remaining assets are given to the WCDPL Foundation.

Charitable Trusts

IRA Gift

Life Insurance

Outright Gift: Make an Outright Gift of Cash, Appreciated Stock, or Real Estate

Retirement Plan Assets

Planned gifts allow you to make a gift to the WCDPL Foundation without impacting your current financial situation. These types of gifts also provide a tax advantage.

We would welcome the opportunity to talk about what planned giving option works best for you. Please call Jessica McClure, Director of Development, at (419) 352-5104 ext. 232 to get started.

This is not professional legal or tax advice. Consult your legal and tax advisors regarding your specific situation.

Donor Recognition

Philanthropic gifts support the library's 150 year legacy and support its longtime commitment to give the community more. We offer a variety of donor recognition levels. To learn more about donor recognition, visit our Donor Recognition page or contact Jessica McClure, Director of Development, at (419) 352-5104 ext. 232.

A background of books with the title Novel Night.

Novel Night

The goal of the WCDPL Foundation's Novel Night is to raise funds for library materials through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions. It is the generosity of sponsors and donors which make it possible for proceeds from the Benefit to be used for the purchase of new books, audiobooks, eBooks, picture books, and large print books.

Supporting Novel Night

We hope that you will consider supporting Novel Night by becoming a sponsor. The purpose of your gift remains, as always, to purchase books and other materials that will educate, inspire, and entertain our patrons. Your generous response will help make that happen.

To support Novel Night, you can:

  • Contact Jessica McClure at (419) 352-5104 x232, or Angie Babcock at (419) 353-8044.
    • Mail a check (made out to the WCDPL Foundation with Novel Night in the memo line) to 251 N. Main Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402, or drop it off at the Checkout Desk at the Bowling Green Library.

Here are some compelling reasons why Novel Night is so important to the library:

  • 22,614 cardholders borrowed over 640,000 books and other items in 2025 from Bowling Green, Walbridge, and the Bookmobile, demonstrating that WCDPL remains an integral part of the communities we serve.
  • 36,667 people attended library programs in 2025, including book clubs, storytimes, and author visits. The library is an active place dedicated to learning and discovery opportunities.
  • The library saw 159,462 total visitors over the course of 2025, drawing over 3,000 people cumulatively per week.

Major sponsors of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a permanent plaque in the library and on our 2025 Novel Night Donors page.

Kroger Rewards

The WCDPL Foundation participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. Year after year, local schools, churches, and other nonprofit organizations earn millions of dollars through this program.

Kroger Community Rewards makes supporting the library easy. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

New participants can find WCDPL by entering either "Wood County Public Library Fndtn" or its Kroger Community Awards account number, QA684.

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WCDPL Foundation Pledge Form (PDF) 135.15 KB
General Donation Form (PDF) 88.94 KB
Honor Donation Form (PDF) 84.21 KB
Memorial Donation Form (PDF) 89.95 KB