At the corner of Washington and Samuel Streets, a new century is beginning.
Since 1927, the Charles Town Library has opened our doors to generations of readers, learners, and dreamers. Sixty years ago, the Jefferson County Museum joined that mission—creating a shared home for history, culture, and community. Together, we’ve stood as pillars of civic life, preserving stories, sparking curiosity, and connecting neighbors across time.
Now, as we look ahead to the next hundred years, we invite you to invest in a new century of learning, culture, and community. Your monthly gift will keep our doors open and our stories alive.
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What Your Support Does
| Monthly Gift | Impact |
| $5 | Sponsors 2 hoopla check-outs or a student museum visit |
| $15 | Buys a children’s book or archival storage supplies |
| $20 | Purchases an adult book |
| $50 | Underwrites a children’s program or exhibit panel |
| $100 | Supports museum programming or oral history collection |
Why Join Now?
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- Less than 20% of our funding comes from local government
- We receive no state funding
- We are the only fine-free library in the county
- We serve over half the county’s geographic area
- All library programs are free; all youth museum admissions are free
- Checking out 3 books/month saves up to $90
- Reading local papers at the library saves $20+/month
- Streaming via hoopla saves hundreds annually
- We steward over 9,000 historical objects, photos, and archives
- We provide free access to genealogical materials for researchers
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Be Part of the Circle
Every Century Circle member joins a community of changemakers shaping Jefferson County’s cultural future. You’ll receive exclusive updates, invitations to special events, and the satisfaction of knowing your gift is building something lasting for all.
Visit our website or stop by the Library & Museum to enroll.
Be the next author, the next steward—write yourself into Jefferson County’s legacy today.
What Is The Century Circle?
The Century Circle is a monthly giving initiative that fuels both the Library and Museum—expanding access to materials, programs, and shared experiences for everyone in Jefferson County and beyond. Your monthly gift isn’t just support. It’s stewardship. It’s a declaration that these institutions matter—and that their future belongs to all of us.
Your support helps:
- Maintain free access to books, newspapers, and streaming services
- Host author talks, children’s programs, and community events
- Curate inclusive exhibits and create welcoming spaces for all
- Sustain field trips, student admissions, and lifelong learning
- Digitize archives and preserve fragile materials