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Leave a Legacy

Build your legacy at the library, and ensure a bright future for generations to come

PictureScribe Society members Donna Davis (L) and Ed Belove (R) enjoying a library program.
You are cordially invited to join the Scribe Society - a group of our most dedicated supporters who have chosen to include the Cambridge Public Library Foundation (the library’s philanthropic partner) in their estate plans. Scribe Society members know that the library’s work - inspiring, educating and enabling the next generation - will never be done.

Legacy giving is a powerful tool. When people choose to leave a gift in their estate to the library, it’s a definitive statement about their deeply-held values and beliefs. Moreover, a legacy gift is a reflection of the impact that libraries have had on your life. With careful planning, your legacy will help ensure the bright future of the Cambridge Public Library. 

There are many ways you can leave a legacy at the library. You can:
  • Make a gift in your will or trust
  • Name the Library Foundation as a beneficiary in your retirement account, life insurance, or investment plan
  • Arrange an annuity gift that will provide you with income during your lifetime
You do not need to be wealthy to leave a legacy gift to the Cambridge Public Library. In fact, most of our Scribe Society members find that legacy gifts provide a way to make a bigger difference than they ever imagined they could. There are many different options for leaving legacy gifts – some of which will continue to provide you with income during your lifetime.

Scribe Society members receive the following benefits and recognition:
  • Personalized welcome package
  • Welcome gift
  • VIP access to select events
  • Invitations to annual Scribe Society appreciation and other social events
  • ​Listing your name on the official Scribe Society Honor Roll

 Are you ready to get started or have more questions? 
Contact Katie Welch, Director of the CPL Foundation at [email protected] or 617-798-0959 for more information about the possibilities. Or download, fill out and return a Statement of Intent, available here, to get started right away. 

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    • Annual Fund
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    • Endowment
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    • Financial Management
    • Our Commitment to Racial Justice
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
  • Donate