The Lincoln Library Foundation was established in 1991 for purposes "charitable, literary, and educational". It is the purpose of the Foundation to focus attention on public library services in Springfield and encourage development of Lincoln Library's collections through individual gifts, endowment and bequests. The Foundation accepts contributions for books in memory of someone or in honor of individuals and events. 

The Foundation also oversees memorial and gift funds that have been established over the years. Currently there are 36 such funds. If you have questions about the Lincoln Library Foundation, phone 217-753-4900 extension 202. 

Or if you would like to make a contribution, click here for a printable form. 

Wish List:  Buy-a-Book for the library through amazon.com. 
Please note: The library cannot accept used books from Amazon Buy-a-Book.

View the most current list of gift and memorial books (PDF file; requires Adobe Acrobat reader)

2008 Meetings

The Foundation Board meets quarterly in the Bicentennial Room of Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street.  

January 23 (No Quorum)
April 30 (Agenda) 
July 23
October 22

2006 Foundation Minutes
2007 Foundation Minutes

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