Investing Beyond the Bookshelves

Who WE ARE

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Patrons of the

new haven free public library

Public funding for the Library only provides basic library services. The Patrons of the New Haven Free Public Library, a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt public charity, governed by a Board of Directors, is the fundraising arm of the Library.

 The Patrons is dedicated to raising funds from the private sector through individuals, the corporate/business community and foundations to strengthen and promote Library services in the community and neighborhoods by expanding the utilization of the Library by:

• Raising funds to ensure that the public library has the resources necessary for programs and services that support enrich the library system;
• Promoting life-long learning, cultural exploration and the understanding of the library’s critical contributions to the residents of New Haven, the region and to community organizations;
• Enhancing the library’s efforts to foster a sense of community;
• Improving the quality of life by hosting and sponsoring special programs and community events. Programs and events and acknowledge the personal generosity of donors and, celebrate the important role their gifts play in the growth, development and success of the Library.

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY

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Other Ways to Give:

• Annual Appeal Fund
• Tribute and Memorial Gifts
• Corporate and Foundation Giving
• Gifts of Securities
• Matching Gifts
• Pension Protection Act
• Planned Giving

What We Do

 The Patrons of the New Haven Free Public Library provides numerous opportunities to make a donation to the Library throughout the year, highlighted by an annual Mardi Gras Gala in February.  The Annual Appeal Fund mailing turns to library friends to support community outreach efforts not fully funded by the City’s General Fund budget.

During 2006, the Patrons conducted the Campaign for New Haven’s Library of the 21st Century, successfully raising more than $1 Million for enhancing the book collections, technology access, programs and services at the new  Courtland Seymour Wilson Branch Library, the first branch built in New Haven in 40 years, as well as for enhancing city-wide library services.