Support the Library

Donate to the library Online

You may now donate to the library safely and conveniently online. Donate online today by clicking here [1] or for more information on recognizing a person or commemorating a special event download our gift tribute form [2].

Amazon Associates [3]
Use this link [4] when purchasing items through Amazon.com- prices stay the same for you, and the library receives a commission.

Use GoodSearch.com to search the Internet. [5] Enter "salem-south lyon district library" in the "Who Do You GoodSearch for" box to ensure that the library receives payment for each search performed under our name.

Donate through Todd's Services Giving Back to the Community program. Todd's Services is the largest residential landscaping company in Michigan and is committed to giving back one-million dollars to local, non-profit organizations over the next two years. When anyone hires Todd's Services and mentions the name of an organization that they would like to help, Todd's donates 3% of their total contract price (up to $600.00 maximum). Thanks, Todd's Services! Your generosity is much appreciated. http://www.toddsservices.com/programs.php [6]

Go to www.shopforthelibrary.net [7]. There are over 700 stores to choose from, including Barnes and Noble, Avon, iTunes, and many clothing stores. A certain percentage of sales generated through this link will support the library!
All you need to do is go to www.shopforthelibrary.net [8] and choose SSLDL. Sign up for a FREE account. Then download the autotrack to your computer so when you shop online it knows to automatically go through the shopforthelibrary.net website.

Each store has its own percentage that they donate to the library. Now we can support our library and shop at the same time!

Join the Friends of the Library [9]. Volunteer time to work in the library gardens, the annual book sale, or in the ongoing book sale room.

Donate through a Gift Tribute [10]. This table illustrates how the Michigan Tax credit helps library donors receive half of their donation back.

Single - maximum donation under Michigan Tax Code is $200	Joint - maximum donation under Michigan Tax Code is $400
Amount of gift	$200	$400
State tax credit	$100	$200
Federal tax savings	$66	$132
Total tax savings	$166	$332
Actual cost to you	$34	$68

Sponsor a magazine. Choose your favorite magazine and sponsor a yearly subscription. It can be a title the library is already receiving, or you can suggest a new title! (All magazines are subject to the library's Collection Management Policy).

Sponsor a program. Ask the librarians how you can sponsor a presenter/performer for an adult, teen, or children's program to be held at the library.

Sponsor a continuing education opportunity for a staff member.

Buy a Brick

4” x 8” bricks cost $100 and 8” x 8” bricks are $250. Click here [11] to download the order form.