Every Library needs great Friends!

And with donations and our member support, we try to be a great Friend to our wonderful community library by providing funding for the following:

  • New books
  • Online resources
  • Innovative Children’s programs
  • Adult enrichment programs
  • Preserving our Local History Collection
  • Renewing our beautiful Carnegie Library building
  • Providing Outreach services with the new Mobile Outreach Vehicle (electric) MOVe
  • Free lending library at Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula
  • Book sales at our amazing Book Store
  • Bilingual Story Time programs
  • Summer Reading Programs for Children
  • Unique Teen Programs
  • Special Meet the Author events
  • Dine Out benefit dates at local restaurants
  • Community Art/Author events
  • Maintain long-term resources through our Stewardship Fund at Community Foundation for Monterey County
  • Building for the Future with our Legacy Giving campaign
  • Monthly book discussion group

Won’t you join us to ensure that our library is a thriving community center for discovery and lifelong learning. You can support our mission through one-time donations, annual membership, legacy giving, advocacy or simply volunteering your time.