Donation FAQ

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Don't forget to ask for your tax deductible receipt.

• Drop your change or bills into our collection box at the front desk.
• Donate in person via cash or check. Speak to library staff to find out more.
• Donate online via PayPal. You're not required to open a PayPal account to donate to the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc.
• We are still receiving mail, despite the roof collapse! Checks may be sent to:

Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc
137 E Arctic Ave
Palmer AK 99645     

Pick Click Give to support the Palmer Library through the Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc when you donate all or some of your PFD! Thank you for your generous donation! 

We are still accepting volunteer applications, and will contact you when we can utilize volunteers again. Thank you!

Our library couldn't run smoothly without the help of volunteers!  Spend time with us on a weekly basis as a Library Volunteer, for a season or two, or for a one time event. Fill out this form to volunteer with Friends.

We love our volunteers!! 

The Basket Auction is paused until the new library building is completed, or other arrangements are made.  Thank you for your continued support of the Palmer Public Library!

Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc annual spring Basket Silent Auction usually happens in late March-early April each year. Watch our website or Facebook page for details. We encourage the community to use their amazing talents to put together and donate themed baskets, boxes, bowls, plant pots, etc of goodies, or artwork to raise funds for the library. 

• Consider asking local businesses to donate supplies, making sure to give them credit for their donation. 
• Factory sealed alcoholic beverages are allowed in baskets.
• Baskets or other containers may be new or recycled from thrift stores or elsewhere, but must be in like new condition.
• Drop off filled containers during library hours on the collection dates. Staff will ask you to fill out an information form.
• Please ask staff for a tax receipt, if desired, when you drop off baskets.
• Basket donations may be anonymous on bidding sheets, though we'll ask for your contact information on the form so we can acknowledge your generous contribution. If you wish to remain anonymous on the bidding sheet, please note this on the form.
• Friends volunteers will wrap each basket in clear cellophane, prepare the bidding sheets, and set up the baskets in the library.
• Stop in to place your bid during library hours!
• You do NOT need to be present to win. Our volunteers will call winning bidders.
• We accept cash, check, debit, or credit card payments.

All proceeds from this fundraiser are invested right back into the community via free programs and events at the Palmer Public Library, including Spring Break programming, the Summer Reading Program, School Outreach, Story Time, Passive Programs, STEAM kits, and more. 

Bidders are encouraged to review the baskets and place their bids with our fundraising goals in mind. These baskets make fantastic ready made gifts for Easter, birthdays, Mother's Day, or Father's Day! Bidders must be 21 or over to win baskets containing alcohol.

Past themes include: Owls, Legos, Dogs, Horses, Vintage Jewelry, Sewing, Picnic, Movie Night, Easter Treats & Fun, Movie Night, Western Decor, Gardening, Scrapbooking, Kid's Craft Kits, Tea Time, Welcoming Baby, Grown Up Coloring, Fishing, Quilting, Signed Artwork, etc.

Thank you for supporting the Palmer Public Library with your generous donations!

We accept DVD and Blu-Ray videos. They must be in good condition, and include the original paper cover. 
We cannot accept VHS tapes.

We accept audiobook CDs. They must be in good condition, and include the original front and back paper cover.  We do accept music cds for our Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc book sale, but no longer add them to the collection.
We cannot accept cassette tapes.

Please contact the Library Director if you wish to donate artwork.