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Donate to the Ottawa Public Library Foundation

Make a donation today by using one of the following methods:

• Send in a Donation Form
• Canada Helps (online donation)

We accept credit card donations through Canada Helps which is a safe secure way of giving online.

There are many ways of giving to help the Ottawa Public Library remain one of the finest public libraries in the country, certainly the most outstanding bilingual public library on the continent.

The Ottawa Public Library Foundation gratefully accepts donations of any amount, big or small, and puts them to good use.

A tax receipt is issued for each donation and your name will be published in the Foundation’s annual report and on our list of donors. If you wish to make an anonymous gift, please tell us. For more information see our Privacy and Security Policy.

Tax Benefits

The Ottawa Public Library Foundation is a registered charity (864511662RR0001) established to sustain the Ottawa Public Library, a vital public institution. Gifts to Canadian registered charities are eligible for a tax credit. Your gift can help reduce your taxes.

Giving a Gift

Becoming a donor, sponsor or partner

The Ottawa Public Library Foundation welcomes donations of any amount from individuals and corporations. Let us help you find a way of giving that is appropriate to your circumstances.

Contact the Ottawa Public Library Foundation for more information.

Make a Donation

We have different programs to suit your needs. You may donate by cheque or at CanadaHelps.org to Celebrate with Books, Honour with Books or the Monthly Giving programs, or make a general donation to support the Library. You may also donate to one of our memorial funds.

If you prefer to make a donation now download and print our Donation Form. Fill it out completely and send it to us. The Donation Form is also available at Ottawa Public Library branches. Please make your cheque payable to the Ottawa Public Library Foundation.

Need more Info?

Don’t hesitate to contact us.

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