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Honor a Loved One
with a Memorial Gift to the Library Foundation

When someone you love passes away, honoring their legacy can bring comfort and meaning during a difficult time. A memorial gift to the Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation is a thoughtful way to celebrate a life well lived while supporting library programs and services that inspire learning, creativity, and community connection.

Memorial Gifts in Obituaries

If you wish to designate the Library Foundation in an obituary, we recommend wording such as:

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65810 or foundation.thelibrary.org/donate.

Gifts can be directed to a specific library branch, existing endowment fund, or to support the Library Foundation’s area of greatest need. If no preference is noted, gifts will be directed where they can make the greatest impact.


If you have a specific branch or fund you’d like to highlight in the obituary, please feel free to contact us for exact language or guidance.

Establish a Named Endowment or Donate to an Existing Fund

To learn more about the Library Foundation’s endowments, visit our Endowments and Existing Funds page. 

How to Give

Gifts may be made securely online or mailed to:


Library Foundation 

4653 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65810 

Phone: (417) 616-0586 

Email: foundation@thelibrary.org

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