With just one month of results to go, the library’s private-funding goal is within reach after a strong November that added another $15,830 to the total. We’re currently at $104,662, or 91.5%, with $9,791 to go.

Contributions to the library’s annual fund made up the bulk of the increase (thank you!), and there’s still time to make a tax-deductible contribution to help close the gap. You can make a secure donation through PayPal (click below) or mail or drop off a check at the library (11 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049).

Monthly raffle tickets, Friends’ Book Nook sales, and fines and fees also added to the November bump.

It’s been a steep climb, but we’re so close now. Let’s get over the hump! Stop in Saturday and [buy raffle tickets](https://www.emmauspl.org/enter-december-raffles) (just $5 for 3) for a chance to win lots of passes to local attractions or an original watercolor painting. Round up your spare change and drop it in the donation box at the desk or pick up affordable last-minute gifts at the Friends’ Book Nook. Every little bit helps as we go into the last days of 2019. See below for more ideas and come back next month for the final tally!

  • Buy a Dan Schantz ‘Monthly Maddness’ card at the library for $20 and pick up a gift each month for a full year at Dan Schantz Greenhouse (a $75 value). You’ll be supporting the library, the Friends of the library, and a local business too.
  • Make a one-time donation through PayPal with any major credit or debit card.
  • Set up an automatic monthly donation for any amount (also through PayPal) to spread payments throughout the year.
  • Write a check to the Emmaus Public Library and drop it by or mail it to us at: 11 E. Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049.
  • If you shop at Amazon, use Amazon Smile and choose Emmaus Public Library to have the library receive a small percentage of your purchase at no cost to you.
  • Join The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library for as little as $10 a year and help organize events such as the annual spring book sale.
  • Donate gift cards to purchase craft or office supplies, or to be used as prizes for Summer Reading Clubs.
  • Buy an EPL tote bag, puzzle, or sticker that sports our logo.
  • Buy a K-cup and enjoy a hot coffee, tea or cocoa while you browse for books — now just $1!
  • Donate your time and talents to the library by becoming one of our awesome volunteers. Go here to download a volunteer application or pick one up at the desk.
  • Clean out your bookshelf and donate gently used books, DVDs, CDs or puzzles in good condition to be added to our collection or sold by The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library.

Thank you for supporting the library!