Beth Stead Memorial Fund for Literacy

Beth Stead was my sister, and she passed away suddenly in 2021, a little over a year ago. I thought about how I could best keep Beth's memory alive, and I began to think of her love of books, reading and the Bucks County Free Library. She was an avid reader and a longtime member of the book group to which we both belonged. As part of her work life, Beth saw firsthand the vital work being done to teach and promote literacy to young children.

This year, as the holidays approach, I have decided to create a place where those who love Beth and remember her can help keep her memory alive and honor her commitment to literacy. I invite you to join me in honoring Beth's memory by donating what you can. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated. Proceeds (after GoFundMe's fee of about 2.5%) go directly and entirely to the Bucks County Free Library.

Your donation of any amount will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for contributing to this cause, which means so much to me.

More information about Bucks County Free Library: Bucks County Free Library is a seven-branch county library system with locations in Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Lower Makefield. In addition to traditional book lending services, Bucks County Free Library offers a wide variety of valuable programs and services to address the needs of the community at all ages, both at our branches and online. As a designated Pennsylvania public library district and system, Bucks County Free Library also collaborates on county-wide projects, shares a public catalog, and provides support services to 11 additional public libraries in Bucks County.