Together at the library

Support programs and collections that unite our community.

How the library preserves and promotes history

Take a unique look at how the SPL Special Collections team processes and protects historical materials, connects families with their histories, and inspires local creativity.

Empowerment for immigrants and refugees

The Foundation is proud to receive a major new grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to nearly double the number of welcoming programs for English language learners at our library.

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Literacy through reading and discovery

Library programs are designed to appeal to young people with the highest barriers to literacy. They bring youth together and help them discover joy and fun through reading.

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Together, we make our library stronger and more responsive to community needs.

$5M+

GRANTS TO THE LIBRARY PER YEAR

45+

Library programs centered on equity

1 in 3

Books purchased by the library

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We enhance the library to help build an equitable society where everyone can learn and grow.

"A library is about so much more than books: it is a portal of opportunity, community, and discovery."

— Pamela, donor since 1997

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