🚀 Welcome to Library Launchpad

Empowering Libraries to Fund Their Future

At Library Launchpad, we help public libraries launch beautiful, fully functional online eCommerce stores—so you can connect with your community, showcase your brand, and generate revenue beyond your physical walls.

✅ Why Should Your Library Have an Online Store?

Fundraising Made Easy
Sell library-branded merchandise, fundraising items, local author books, event tickets, and more—anytime, anywhere.
Boost Community Engagement
Celebrate your library’s unique culture and connect with patrons in a fresh, modern way.
Raise Awareness
Put your library in the spotlight with custom swag that patrons proudly wear and share.
Support Local Creators
Feature local artists, authors, and makers in your shop—and give back to your community.
Generate Non-Tax Revenue
Turn library pride into support—your store becomes a new stream of unrestricted income.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a website for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, featuring a colorful header, a building image, and a section encouraging library pride with a green "Shop Now" button.

Computer monitor displaying an online shopping page for a navy blue unisex organic mid-light t-shirt with white text, with product images below the main image.

Library Swag Shops

Public libraries benefit from having their own merch store as it provides a sustainable revenue stream that supports library programs and services without relying solely on government funding. Merchandising helps increase community engagement by offering branded items that promote library pride and awareness. These stores also create opportunities for marketing the library’s mission, encouraging repeat visits and fostering a sense of belonging among patrons. Additionally, selling merchandise can attract diverse audiences, including supporters who may not regularly use the library but are enthusiastic about its cultural and educational role.