WHAT WE DO

Without the support of the Carmel Public Library Foundation our Library could not function.

The Carmel Public Library Foundation, through the gifts, donations and bequests of its members, provides the funds for all of the books, materials, programs and services of the Library. Harrison Memorial Library provides a truly comprehensive and innovative array of services to the community. Not everyone knows the depth of the financial support the Foundation provides. The City of Carmel-By-The-Sea provides for most of the salaries of the Librarians and the Library buildings. The Carmel Public Library Foundation, along with the Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library, provides all of the rest.

Because of your contributions, Library patrons benefit from a truly vast array of books, materials, programs and services. Below are highlights. Click here for more Donor-supported benefits for you!

		Books, materials… A superb collection of popular books, classics, magazines, newspapers, audio books and DVDs Some 120 new current fiction titles added every month Comprehensive reference materials and reference services Resources on college and financial aid
		Services, equipment, programs … A host of computer terminals and online databases Free internet access and wireless capabilities including printing Outreach program for homebound Library patrons Career and job placement materials Wide variety of children and adult programs
		Kids…and teens… Reading programs for kids, baby story time, toddler story time A hugely popular summer reading program for pre-school children through eighth grade Early Learning Stations and “edutainment” on the computer for kids Special guest appearances: art, music, singing and dancing Children’s Library has its own building, Park Branch! Popular new Teen Room in the Main Library
		History… A unique archive of local history materials: art, photography, rare books, special collections A research center for places, people and events in Carmel history A collection of historic Carmel newspapers and memorabilia A annual lecture series on Carmel area history