Thank you for your interest in supporting the Sandwich Public Library. While the Town of Sandwich funds the Library’s daily operations, private donations allow us to enhance our services and offer programs, collections, and experiences that go beyond our municipal budget. We are deeply grateful for this community support.
There are four meaningful ways to support the Library, each with a distinct and important role:
Direct Donations to the Sandwich Public Library Gift Fund
Direct gifts to the Library's gift fund provide the greatest flexibility and may be used for special initiatives such as new or expanded collections, furnishings, or unique programs. If you have questions about making a direct donation or would like to discuss a specific purpose for your gift, please contact the Library Director.
To donate to the Library, please mail or drop off a check made payable to Sandwich Public Library.
Sandwich Public Library
142 Main Street
Sandwich, MA 02563
Friends of the Sandwich Public Library
The Friends of the Sandwich Public Library support nearly all Library programming. From lectures and concerts to toddler storytimes and teen gaming nights, most events on our calendar are made possible through the generosity of the Friends and their members. Your annual donation to the Friends has a direct and immediate impact on the programs we offer.
To donate to the Friends, please visit the Friends Membership and Support page.
Friends of the Sandwich Town Archives (FOSTA)
FOSTA supports and promotes the Sandwich Town Archives and the rich, diverse history of our community. Their contributions fund the preservation of historic documents, books, and photographs, as well as the digitized newspaper archive and local history–related programming.
To donate to FOSTA, please visit FOSTA's Support page.
The Weston Memorial Fund
The Weston Memorial Fund was established through a bequest from William H.H. and Sophia H. Weston, who left $34,848 to the Town for the Library upon their deaths in 1905 and 1906. The Fund is governed by a publicly elected board of three trustees. While a fundraising drive is held annually to grow the principal, donations are gratefully accepted at any time.
As of December 2024, the Fund has grown to approximately $2.5 million. Each year, the trustees are required to transfer the Fund’s income to the Town of Sandwich to help support Library operations, while the principal is preserved and invested for the future.
To donate to the Weston Memorial Fund, please fill out the Donation Form (PDF).
