Carmel Public Library

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1 Our Library. Our Community. Foundation continues its mission to keep the library open, relevant and thriving. Our task has become more challenging because public funding has been drastically cut and library usage has risen to an all-time high.

2 Working Together Discover Reduced public funding has become the new normal for libraries everywhere. The Foundation has pioneered a variety of progressive public-private partnerships. Working together with the city, businesses, foundations, and particularly, our generous donors, we secure our library s ranking as one of the finest public libraries in California. 100% of the books, materials, programs, equipment and services are funded through private contributions. Library Essentials Enjoy and More! Collections Choose from fiction, non-fiction, classics, art books, reference services, audio books & DVDs, career planning resources, college preparation materials, health and wellness periodicals, and more. We have some 80,000 titles in the collection! Technology Thousands of patrons use our public access computers and free Wi-Fi. Tech-savvy librarians help patrons access an array of downloadable materials and online databases. Free Cultural Programs We feature best-selling authors, scholars, artists, film-makers and performers. With film nights, history lectures and a new parent lecture series, there is something for everyone all year long. Local History Archives The Local History Library features archives of Carmel and regional California history. It is a wonderful resource for students, businesses and scholars, and it is staffed by a professional librarian and archivist. Children s Library & New Teen Room Our reading programs, art projects, storytimes, homework help and comfy spaces are popular with youth and families. Foundation (CPLF) is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID#

3 W Discover o Working Together r Reduced public funding has become the new normal for libraries everywhere. The Foundation has pioneered a variety of progressive public-private partnerships. Working together with the city, businesses, foundations, and particularly, our generous donors, we secure our library s ranking as one of the finest public libraries in California. 100% of the books, materials, programs, equipment and services are funded through private contributions. Serving Our Community Give Our library s excellence depends on gifts from people like you. Our donors make everything possible. When you give, you can be confident that your gift funds a vital institution and enhances the lives of thousands of your neighbors, young and old. The Main Library, located in the heart of town and designed by world-renowned architect Bernard Maybeck, houses collections for adults and teenagers. The Children s Library and Local History Library are located at the Park Branch just a few blocks away. Some 107,000 people walk through these library doors annually. Please Give Today. Make your gift online at To Our Sponsors Thank You PRESENTING EVENT SPONSOR An Evening with Rick Reilly May 9, 2013 FOUNDATION SPONSORS a c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e o f C S U M o n t e r e y B a y STAFF Amy Donohue, Executive Director Foundation (831) Janet Bombard, Library Director (831) Annual Campaign photography by Paul Schraub Photography

4 back of tear-off form unity ends on gifts ople like you. erything possible. be confident that tal institution and housands of your rs, young and old. ed in the heart of nowned architect es collections for ildren s Library and t the Park Branch,000 people walk ry doors annually. ve Today. ur gift online at Foundation.org. To Our Sponsors Thank You PRESENTING EVENT SPONSOR An Evening with Rick Reilly May 9, 2013 FOUNDATION SPONSORS a c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e o f C S U M o n t e r e y B a y fofold fold BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leslie Snorf, President Don Dinsmore, Vice President George White, Treasurer Judith Cunningham, Secretary Cheryl Carter, Director at Large Phil Bowhay Mary Kay Crockett Rod Dewar Susan DuCoeur Carol Lee Holland Susanne Holm Kevin Mahoney Michele Rench Graeme Robertson William Scearce Jean Stivers Virginia Stone STAMP CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 2042 Carmel, CA THANK YOU from the Foundation STAFF Amy Donohue, Executive Director Foundation (831) Janet Bombard, Library Director (831) Annual Campaign photography by Paul Schraub Photography Library friends Jack and Peggy Baskin Detach here

5 Please complete and detach this form, and mail in the envelope provided. Mr. & Mrs. / Miss / Ms. / Mr. / Dr. First Last Address City State Zip Phone SELECT GIFT LEVEL: q J.S. Holiday up to $99 q John Steinbeck $100 $499 q Edward Weston $500 $999 q Mary Austen $1,000 $2,499 q Jack London $2,500 $4,999 q R.L. Stevenson $5,000+ q R. Jeffers $10,000+ MY CONTRIBUTION: q Enclosed is my annual one-time, tax-deductible contribution of $ q Or I pledge $ to be paid q Monthly q Quarterly through (date) PAYMENT METHOD: q Check q Visa q Mastercard Acct.# Expiration Date Signature This membership is given in q Memory of q Honor of Name Please send acknowledgment to: Address q Yes, I would like to receive more information about the Planned Giving Sterling Circle Program. Your generous gifts fund 100% of the books, materials, programs, equipment and services. We need your support. CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 2042 Carmel, CA Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit #142 Carmel, CA Our Library. Our Community. Foundation continues its mission to keep the library open, relevant and thriving. Our task has become more challenging because public funding has been drastically cut and library usage has risen to an all-time high. Thank you for your support!