Help keep lilipad running
Your support keeps lilipad libraries open and active - places where children read, create, and feel they belong. Every donation helps fund books, librarians, workshops, and safe spaces for children who may not otherwise have access to them.
The library is the first place where many children feel confident enough to read aloud or tell their own stories.
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Donate to Lilipad
Choose how you'd like to support our work
Become a monthly donor
Monthly donations help us plan ahead, funding librarians’ salaries, recurring workshops, and daily library activity across our locations.
Make a one-time donation
Support a moment, a workshop, or a library today. One-time donations help us respond flexibly, covering new books, materials, events, or urgent needs.
Become an organisational partner
Support lilipad as a foundation, company, or institution. Partnerships fund entire programmes or locations and help us grow sustainably.
Your Impact
What your donation makes possible
Across our libraries, donations support:
- Full-time local librarians and educators
- Reading, storytelling, and art-based workshops
- Multilingual and inclusive book collections
- Safe, welcoming library spaces children return to every week
Your support goes directly into our programmes and spaces:
- €20 helps fund a storytelling or reading workshop
- €50 contributes to new, culturally relevant books for a library
- €100 supports materials and facilitation for creative workshops
- €250+ helps fund a librarian’s work and daily library activities
Download our annual impact reports
Our Donors
Frequently asked questions
How are donations used?
Donations directly support lilipad libraries, workshops, staff, and materials. We prioritise programme costs over overheads.
Is my donation secure?
Yes. All donations are processed via secure platforms such as Donorbox and GlobalGiving.
Can I make a tax-deductible donation?
Tax deductibility depends on your country and donation method. Please contact us if you need documentation.
Can I donate as an organisation or foundation?
Absolutely. We work with organisational partners to support specific programmes or locations.
Can I stop or change my monthly donation?
Yes - recurring donations can be managed or cancelled at any time through the donation platform.
Join us
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our incredible team.
We’re regularly looking for new members to join us. You can find our open positions below. If you are considering joining our team as a volunteer, please fill out the form below.
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Keep our libraries running
Your support helps ensure children continue to have access to spaces where their language, curiosity, and imagination are taken seriously.
