CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTERS

Winter 2025 newsletter highlights

• A Message From the President: Embarking on Our Centennial Restoration Journey
• Executive Director’s Message: Preserving the Past,
  Building the Future
• Library and Community Activities Director Message: The Library Remains a Constant
• 2024-2025 Community Programs and Events with the Library continues with  A Sense of Place: Finding Our Way
• Inspiring Generations – Annual Campaign
• What went out from Carmel Public Library in 2024? Our most circulated items
• Recap: Winter Wonderland Annual Children’s Holiday Event at the Library
• Thank You to Our Sponsors and MCGives! Donors

Fall 2024 newsletter highlights

• A Message From the President – The Cornerstone of Our Community
• MCGives! Campaign: Preserving the Past – Building our Future
• Director Message – Building a Better Future: A Role for the Library
• CPLF Board at Work
• Library and Community Activities Director Message – Capture Carmel’s Rich History
• Remembering William (Bill) Tyler III
• Save the Date: Our Next “Edition” with Susan Orlean, April 22, 2025
• Five Top Local History Books in Circulation
• 2024-2025 Programs and events with the Library
• Your Sponsorship Fuels a Future of Knowledge: Sponsorship Has Its Benefits
• We Thank Our 2024 Sponsors
• Take a Tour Through History

Summer 2024 newsletter highlights

• Special Donor Issue thanking and acknowledging our generous donors
• Message from the President Marci Meaux: A Heartfelt Thank You
  to our Cherished Donors
• Message from the Executive Director: The Library: A Sense of Place
• Message from Library Director: Library Corner
• Get Inspired! Create Your Legacy with the Library
• CPLF: What We Have Raised So Far This Year
• Welcome & Farewell to Board Members

  Thank you to Sponsors and Attendees of our Annual Event, The Human Edition with Douglas Brinkley and Dave Eggers

• Summer Reading

Winter 2024 newsletter highlights:

• A Message From the President – Heartfelt Gratitude
• Director Message: Building Bonds
• Library and Community Activities Director Message: At Your Service in the New Year!
• 12th Annual Fundraising Event: The Human Edition
• Community Programs and Events with the Library 2023-2024
• What went out from Carmel Public Library in 2023? Our most circulated items
• Winter Wonderland Library Program Recap
• Thank you Community & MC Gives! Campaign
• Thank you to last year’s Sponsors and Benefactors

Fall 2023 newsletter highlights:

• A Message From the President – The Heartbeat of Our Community
• MCGives! Campaign: You Can Make A Difference!
• Director Message – The Library: A Powerful Sense of Place
• Library and Community Activities Director Message – A Dynamic Approach to Serving our Community
• Community Programs and Events with the Library 2023-2024
• Thank you to last year’s Sponsors and Benefactors
• CPLF’s Distinguished Honoree of the Year: Carol Lee Holland
• Welcome to CPLF New Board Members! • Holiday Winter Wonderland Fun at the Library
• Five Top Librarians’ Picks

Summer 2023 newsletter highlights:

• Special Donor Issue thanking and acknowledging our generous donors
• Message from the President Lettie Bennett: A Full Heart
• Message from the Executive Director: The Library: For Every Stage
• Message from Library Director: Library Corner
• Get Inspired! Create Your Legacy with the Library
• CPLF: What We Have Raised So Far This Year
• Welcome New Board Members
• Thank you to Sponsors and Benefactors of our Annual Event, the Educated Edition with Tara Westover
• Librarian Picks for Summer Reading and Friends of the HML Library Book Sale

Winter 2023 newsletter highlights:

• A Message From the President – An Inspiring Year
• Director Message: Every Life Should Have A Library In It
• Thank you Community & MC Gives! Campaign
• Library and Community Activities Director Message: Your Library –
  In Full Swing!
• Join us: The Educated Edition with TARA WESTOVER
• Community Programs and Events with the Library 2022-2023
• Thank you to last year’s Sponsors and Benefactors
• What went out from Carmel Public Library in 2022? Our most circulated items
• Gingerbread House Fundraiser Recap
• Remembering Leslie Snorf

Fall 2022 newsletter highlights:

• A Message From the President – Get Inspired: Use Your Library
• Fond farewell to outgoing board directors and welcome to our new board directors
• Director Message – Finding Inspiration
• Library and Community Activities Director Message – Welcome Back!
• Community Programs and Events with the Library 2022-2023
• Thank you to last year’s Sponsors and Benefactors
• Carmel Public Library Foundation’s Distinguished Honoree of the Year:
  Valera Lyles
• An Extraordinary Gift from Donald Basil High
• Five Top Librarians’ Picks
• 11th Annual Gingerbread House Fundraiser Dec. 3, 2022

Summer 2022 newsletter highlights:

• Special Donor Issue thanking and acknowledging our generous donors
• Message from the President Marci Meaux: Keys to Relevance
• Message from the Executive Director: Libraries Are Essential
• Message from Library Director: Your Library Doesn’t Stop
• It’s Personal: Create Your Legacy with the Library
• CPLF: What We Have Raised So Far This Year
• Welcome New Board Members
• Thank you to Sponsors and Benefactors of our Annual Event, the Futurist Edition with Parag Khanna
• Librarian Picks for Summer Reading and Friends of the HML Library Book Sale

Winter 2022 newsletter highlights:

• Message from the President: Marci Meaux
• Message from the Executive Director: Into the Future
• Message from Library Director: Meeting the Moment
• Thank you Community & Monterey County Gives! Campaign
• CPLF Annual Benefit: The Futurist Edition with Parag Khanna
• Community Programs and Events with the Library
• What went out in 2021? Our highest circulating items
• Gingerbread House Fundraiser Thanks
• Sterling Circle: Invest in Our Future
• Thank you to Sponsors and Benefactors

Fall 2021 newsletter highlights:

• Message from the President: Marci Meaux
• Fond farewell to outgoing board directors and welcome to our new board directors
• Message from the Executive Director: The Library: A Trusted Resource
• Message from Library Director: We Are Here For You
• Sterling Circle: An invitation to join our Library Legacy Donors
• Community Programs and Events with the Library – September 2021 – June 2022
• Thank you to Sponsors and Benefactors
• Monterey County Gives Big Idea: Access for All
• Librarians’ Picks
• 10th Annual Gingerbread House Fundraiser – December 4, 2021
• Adapting to Challenges and the Changing Landscape

Summer 2021 newsletter highlights:

• Special Donor Issue – Annual Gifts April 1, 2020 – May 15, 2021
• Message From the President, Pamela Neiman “Illuminating the Library”
• Message from the Executive Director: Meeting the Moment
• Update from the Ashlee Wright, Library Director
• It’s Personal: Create Your Legacy with the Library
• Sterling Circle Planned Giving – Special Recognition
• CPLF Funds Raised So Far This Year
• Honoring Lifetime Giving and Gifts in Honor and In Memory
• Welcome New Board Members: Aaron Flink and Pinney Allen
• Thank you to sponsors and benefactors of Annual Fundraiser “The Presidential Edition”
• Your Library Doesn’t Stop. In person and online
• Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale August 12, 13, 14

Winter 2021 newsletter highlights:

• Message from the President: Pamela Neiman
• Message from the Executive Director: New Year – Stay Connected
• Message from Library Director: In Gratitude
• Community Programs and Events with the Library
• The Presidential Edition with Douglas Brinkley – Online Event
• Recap on Gingerbread House Fundraiser
• What went out in 2020
• Librarians’ Picks
• Sterling Circle: An invitation to join our Library Legacy Donors
• Community Programs and Events with the Library
• Recap Monterey County Gives!