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News Celebrating 40 Years! The Library Foundation officially turns 40 on September 14, and it's come a long ways from its humble beginnings. ... News Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present and Embracing the Future News Foundation leader leaves after two successful years Executive Director Erin Aldridge is leaving the organization but says it's in good hands under Board leadership. ... News Estate Sales to Benefit Library Foundation Resources How can a living trust help you and The Library Foundation Living trusts are versatile asset-management tools offering long-range value in a variety of financial and family circumstances. They provide for your own well-being in the event of incapacity, and then resolve your final affairs at your death.... Resources Donor Advised Funds - Helping you and your community Making a gift through your donor advised fund to The Library Foundation can help you achieve your philanthropic goals... News Building a Legacy - Edward & Mary Wilder News Junior League of Topeka grants $3,500 for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program The Library Foundation receives $3,500 donation from Junior League of Topeka for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program.... Resources Ask a Trust Officer We all have questions about planning for our future and our legacy. Take a look at some of the questions Trust Officers can answer for you and then let us know if we can be a part of your plans for the future.... Resources Ask a Trust Officer: Managing Money Resources Ask a Trust Officer: What's a Dynasty Trust Resources Philanthropy and your IRA Resources Ask a Trust Officer: Inheritances It’s never to early to plan for the future.... Donor For Love and Literature - A Legacy that keeps Growing As Glenn and Claire put down roots in Topeka, they saw the need around them and committed to making a difference in our community and beyond. Their legacy of love and literature continues to grow through their gifts. ... Donor Families Honor loved ones with Memorial Gifts The Library Foundation would like to thank the families and individuals who have chosen to honor their legacy with memorial contributions. ... Resources Elements of Estate Planning An estate plan provides an orderly way to distribute your assets to your heirs in the manner and amounts that you wish, and to provide for your own well-being.... Resources Charitable gift strategies for estate planning With the dramatic increase in the standard deduction, many charities are worried that the tax incentive for donations will disappear, leading to lower gifts. A large majority of taxpayers are expected to rely upon the standard deduction instead.... Resources Your Will, Your Choice The importance of having a will cannot be overemphasized. It directs the distribution of your financial and personal assets when you die and also names the executor who will act in your stead to meet your obligations.... Resources Powers of Attorney Everyone needs to have a durable power of attorney (DPOA) for financial matters. This document empowers someone you choose to act on your behalf if you cannot. ... Resources Leaving a Legacy Listed below are articles that will help you and your family create a legacy in our community. Please click on the titles to learn more about the subject. Then give us a call to discuss how we can offer support for these important decisions.... Resources Planning for Incapacity: The Key Word is TRUST No one plans to be disabled. No one wants to be incapable of handling their own finances. But it’s silly to pretend we don’t get old, injuries don’t happen, and illness doesn’t strike. ... Resources Estate Plan Essentials Estate planning is complicated and many people are uncomfortable talking about their own mortality. Others are concerned about the cost of a good estate plan. As a result, lots of people depart for the hereafter without having planned for it.... Resources Choosing the Right Trustee to Enable Your Charitable Intentions Choosing a person or organization to carry out your charitable wishes after you pass is a big decision. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one for you and your intentions.... Featured 2022 Crawford Scholarship Awardees Announced Angie Reed and Deborah “Debbie” Stanton have been awarded the 2022 Dick and Donna Crawford Scholarship by The Library Foundation.... Featured Millennium Cafe Reopens November 22nd The Library Foundation announces 2 Chefs Catering will soon reopen the Millennium Café inside the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.... News Library Foundation Seeks new Cafe Operator News Celebrating 20 years of art shows for Children! Donor Crawford Scholarship Fund News The Library Foundation Elects New Officers & Trustees News Stephanie Hall Fund for Sneaky Learning News Libraries CAN Change the World! News Gifts that Grow News New Executive Director Erin Aldridge News 2019 Record Year of Giving to the Library News We Recognize All Our Generous Donors Donor Why I Give... Dottie Harder News 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Jerry Reed News Give the Gift of Reading News Thank you Kaw Valley Employees Featured Claire's Courtyard, a Wonderful Addition News The New Adventuremobile Has Arrived! News National Philanthropy Day Newsletter News Brick Campaign Complete News Topeka Gives News Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gets kids Excited! Newsletter News Claire's Courtyard Donor Why I Give...Warren Taylor News Free books for kids News Westar Energy Foundation Supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library News 2017 Annual Report Newsletter News Naming opportunities Newsletter News Double your impact Donor Why I give...Warren Taylor Newsletter News Shop and give! Newsletter News Because of you... Newsletter News Tax-free transfers to charity! Newsletter News What is your legacy? Newsletter News Thank you for giving the gift of reading Newsletter News Honoring BNSF Railway Foundation Donor Why I Give...Laura Sinkler Donor Why I give... Glenn Swogger News Free Books for Little Ones News New Addition in the Topeka Room News Learn & Play Bus News 2016 Library of the Year News Books for keeps News New board officers & trustees Newsletter News Give the gift of reading Donor Why I give...Imogene and Lynn Davis Donor Why I give... Dr. Phillip and Betty Baker Featured Give the gift of reading Newsletter News Late Night at the Library: Read This...When I'm Dead Newsletter News A library card for every kindergartner News 2015 Annual Report News You Can Make a Difference News Honoring Dr. Bob Harder News Honoring the Sabatini Family Foundation News 2016 Library Foundation Trustees News Sponsor a school News Honoring Dr. Bob Parman Newsletter News Wilder Society Tea Featured Your Gift Enriches Lives News 2014 Annual Report News Alice Bookmobile Arrives News Become a Library Sustainer Donor Why I give... Jerry Reed News Late Night at the Library: Exploring the Library Donor Why I give... Kay McFarland News New Officers for The Library Foundation News Redbud Foundation: Outstanding Local Philanthropic Foundation News New Bookmobile on the Road News Honoring Our Donors News Honoring the memory of Alice C. Sabatini News Kindergartners Receive Their First Library Card Donor Why I Give... Ralph & Norma Holbrook News Library of the year!