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The Bill Memorial Library was given by Frederic Bill to the people of Groton in 1890 in memory of his sisters, Eliza and Harriet. The mission of the library is to meet the needs of the community in a welcoming and unique historic setting by stimulating imagination, providing the resources for lifelong learning, inspiring young patrons, and connecting to the online world.
The Bill Memorial Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit library that relies heavily on private funding sources to maintain services and programs. All gifts are tax-deductible. Memorial and Celebration gifts may be made in memory or honor of a special person.
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When the Bill Memorial Library first opened in 1890, its sole purpose was to provide books free of charge to the residents of Groton. Fast forward 134 years to 2024. The library now offers not only books, but newspapers, magazines, music, movies, electronic media, computer/internet access and technical assistance, as well as programs for children, teens and adults—all still free of charge.
As you can imagine, providing these services is costly and is becoming more costly by the day. For many years, the BML was funded exclusively by an endowment from the Bill family; with prudent management, this endowment has grown substantially through the years and still provides the largest part of the library’s funding. In recent years, however, it has been necessary to seek additional funding sources, including a generous annual contribution from the Town of Groton and various federal, state and local grants for special programs and projects to maintain the integrity of our charming, but aging, building.
The final but equally important element of our funding plan comprises the donations made by generous patrons and friends like yourself. As the needs of the library grow and prices rise, your donations are more essential than ever.
We sincerely thank you for your support in previous years and we humbly ask for your assistance to maintain the current level of service for 2025. Your donation, large or small, will be appreciated!
With sincere thanks,
Janet Downs
President, Board of Trustees