Other Ways to Give

Shop Online With Amazon Smile

Support the Cranston Public Library Association when shopping online by using Amazon Smile.  All of your eligible online shopping will benefit the CPLA. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Cranston Public Library Association whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.  Click here to go to the Cranston Public Library's Amazon Smile page. (opens in a new tab)

Auburn Library Association

The Auburn Public Library Association founded the Auburn Public Library in 1888. In 1968, the Association turned its assets over to the city as the Cranston Public Library system was formed. Since then, the Association has continued to support the Auburn Branch. Membership dues and donations are used for books, supplies and programs. 

Membership forms are available at the Auburn Branch, or download and print one by clicking here (opens a PDF in a new tab) and mail it to: 

Cranston Public Library, Auburn Branch 
396 Pontiac Avenue 
Cranston, RI 02910

Legacy Gifts

Legacy gifts such as bequests and trusts may be made to the library. Contact the Library Director for more information by calling 401-943-9080 ext. 100 or emailing director@cranstonlibrary.org (link opens email). 

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please check with your employer.

Donate with PayPal Giving Fund

Support the Cranston Public Library Association when you use PayPal. For more information, click here to visit Cranston Public Library's PayPal Giving page. (opens in a new tab) 

Stock Donation

Investments are an excellent source for tax-deductible charitable gifts. Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock, bonds, mutual funds or other securities via a direct transfer to the Cranston Public Library Association. For more information about the donation of stock click here.