Use Your Library, Support it Generously!
The Mark Skinner Library is an essential and vital community center for education, enjoyment and outreach. Its mission is to serve the life-long journey of learning by providing information and opportunities for personal enrichment to people of all ages in our community. The Annual Fund bridges the gap between tax-payer funding and the full cost of providing quality services.

Why Give?
The Library is the rare institution that offers opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. From finding a job to launching a business, from researching a school report to learning about the world, libraries help people get started. Although most public libraries in Vermont receive on average 70% of their annual financial backing through taxpayer support, the town of Manchester appropriation accounts for less than 50% of Mark Skinner's 06-07 income. To fulfill our mission, we must raise funds through our Annual Fund drive.

Giving Levels

Did you Know?
Mark Skinner Library has a total circulation of over 37,000 items, including fiction and non-fiction, children’s books, audio and video formats, magazines and large print books. The majority (87%) of these items are adult and preschool material and are not likely to be found in the local high school or elementary school libraries. In an average week, of the people who visit our library, 62% borrow or use library materials, 19% come to use the public computers, 15% come to attend programs or meetings and 4% use the library to study, pay bills or other activities.

Volunteering
Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills, and knowledge to staff and customers, thus connecting people and building community. Many volunteer opportunities are available at the Mark Skinner Library! Stop in for an application and a list of volunteer job descriptions.

Planned Giving
Please contact the Library Director for information about planned giving.