For more than a century,
Harrison Memorial Library has
been the heart and soul of our
community: a cultural center
providing books, programs
and Library services free to
more than 106,000 patrons and
visitors every year. The Carmel
Public Library Foundation provides
the funds that make this happen.

Annual Campaign

Annual Campaign

The library is an essential part of life on the Central Coast of California. Thanks to donations from people like you, Carmel Library maintains its superior reputation, serving 106,000 locals and visitors from our community, the Central Coast and beyond. Please be generous in supporting your library. To make your gift, click here.

Support the Library

Our community Library lives because of the generous donations of the people of the greater Carmel community and the Central Coast of California. It is easy to become a member and donor of the Foundation and to take pride in contributing to the Library’s ongoing success.

Award-winning Biographer, T.J. Stiles
Great-grandson
of Carmel Founder,
Jack Galante, 
speaks about early Carmel, Jan 31, 2012 
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Upcoming Events

Next event: Jan 31, 2012

The Foundation not only funds the Library but also produces a number of fun, exciting and stimulating events throughout the year. These special programs help to light up the literary landscape of Carmel.



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