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Originally Posted by meeera
A public library is not just a collection of books. It's far more than that.
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Exactly. It is also not a charity, it is a service, just like road maintenance, the police and fire departments, and other services provided by the municipality and paid for by taxes.
pwalker8, I don't know about where you live, but if I make a donation to my local police or fire department it is absolutely tax deductible...or is that not what you meant when you said:
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Yet, by the definition of charity, libraries are a charity. Parks actually are as well, at least when you donate to them it's considered a charity by the government. Not so much with regards to the police department and fire department. Schools can be. You may not personally consider such things charities, but they are legitimately considered charities by the definition of the word.
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Shari