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!

Fall 2020 newsletter highlights:

  • Message from the President: Pamela Neiman
  • Message from the Executive Director: It’s Personal
  • Message from Library Director: Cornerstone for Community & Civic Engagement
  • Community Programs and Events with the Library
  • Welcome New Board Members
  • Monterey County Gives Big Idea: Palaces for the People
  • An Extraordinary Gift from Marjorie C. Perrine
  • Sterling Circle: An invitation to join our Library Legacy Donors
  • 9th Annual Gingerbread House Fundraiser
  • Librarian Picks

Summer 2020 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue – Annual Gifts April 1, 2019 – May 15, 2020
  • Message From the President, Cynthia McCoy
  • Message from the Executive Director: With Your Library Support Our Community Thrives
  • Welcome New Board Member Jackie Henning
  • Sterling Circle Planned Giving – Special Recognition
  • Update on “The Gathering Place”
  • CPLF Funds Raised So Far This Year
  • Honoring Lifetime Giving and Gifts in Honor and In Memory
  • Thank you to sponsors and benefactors of Annual Fundraiser “The Presidential Edition”
  • Library services (online for now) are ongoing!
  • Cozy Read-A-Book Bash thanks and recap


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Winter 2020 newsletter highlights:

  • Message from CPLF President, Cynthia McCoy: 2020 Vision
  • Message from Executive Director, Alexandra Fallon: New Year-New Opportunities
  • Message from Library Director, Ashlee Wright: In and Out of the Box
  • Annual CPLF Benefit: The Presidential Edition with American Historian and Best-Selling Author, Douglas Brinkley
  • What Went Out in 2019 plus Librarian Picks
  • Recap of 2019 Gingerbread Fundraiser
  • Community Night with the Library and other programs and Events for 2020
  • Sterling Circle: An invitation to join our Library Legacy Donors
  • The Gathering Place
  • Our Sponsors and Benefactors


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Fall 2019 newsletter highlights:

  • Message From the President: Engaging Community
  • Philanthropy Day: Honoree Ben Heinrich
  • Calendar of Community Programs and Events 2019-2020
  • Message from the Executive Director: New Season, New Opportunities
  • Community Read: Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg
  • Welcome New Board Members
  • MCGives 2019
  • 2018-2019 Carmel Public Library By the Numbers
  • Librarian Picks


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Summer 2019 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue – Annual Gifts April 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019
  • Message From the President: Opportunities Abound . . . Because of You!
  • Fond Farewell to Outgoing Board Directors and Our Board President
  • Sterling Circle Planned Giving – Special Recognition
  • CPLF Funds Raised So Far This Year
  • Honoring Lifetime Giving and Gifts in Honor and In Memory
  • Thank you and Recap of Annual Fundraiser “The Still an Optimist Edition”
  • Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
  • Summer Reading Program for 2019


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Winter 2019 newsletter highlights:

  • Message from the President: The Library – It’s Where We Gather
  • We’re Listening – Executive Director’s Message
  • Message from Library Director Ashlee Wright
  • The Still an Optimist Edition with Thomas L. Friedman – Spring Benefit for CPLF
  • Librarians’ Picks
  • Recap: MC Gives! Campaign and Gingerbread House fundraiser at Hofsas House
  • Calendar or 2019 Community Night Programs and CPLF events
  • Welcome New Library Board Trustee President
  • An invitation to join Sterling Circle Donors


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Fall 2018 newsletter highlights:

  • Message from the President: Looking Forward
  • A Matter of Relevance – Executive Director’s Message
  • Please share your definition of community!
  • The Library 2017-2018 By the Numbers
  • Community Night with the Library Programs and Events 2017-2018
  • It’s All in the Conversation – with Library Director Ashlee Wright
  • Recap Summer Reading Program
  • My Carmel Oral History Program
  • Welcome New Board Members
  • Children’s Park Branch Library’s New Looks – New Books!
  • New Book Shrine
  • Librarian Suggestions: Award-winning Great Reads
  • Our Sponsors and Benefactors


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Summer 2018 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue
  • Message from the President
  • Thank You to our Generous Donors
  • Farewell to Outgoing Board Directors and Our Board President
  • Recognition of Sterling Circle Members
  • Honoring Lifetime Giving & Commemorative Gifts
  • Thank You and Recap of the Travel Edition Fundraising Event
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale
  • HML’s 2018 Summer Reading Program


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Winter 2018 newsletter highlights:

  • A Message from the President: Reflections of Excellence
  • Greetings from the Executive Director Alexandra Fallon
  • Welcome New Library Director, Ashlee Wright
  • The Travel Edition – spring fundraiser feature
  • More free programs February – March 2018
  • Sterling Circle – an invitation to join
  • Featured Sponsors and Benefactors
  • CPLF now on Instagram!


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Fall 2017 newsletter highlights:

  • The Library: It’s How We Connect
  • Philanthropy Day and CPLF Celebrate Leslie Snorf
  • Free Programs All Year Long: 2017-2018
  • Alexandra Fallon: Greetings from the Executive Director’s Desk
  • Remembering Richard Flower
  • Welcome New Board Members
  • Kids’ and Adult Summer Reading Program Recap
  • New Bilingual Children’s Book Collection


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Summer 2017 newsletter highlights:

  • Special 12-page Donor Issue – Annual Gifts April 1, 2016 – May 15, 2017
  • A Message From the President – Reflections on Generosity
  • Fond Farewell to Outgoing Board Directors and our Board President
  • Sterling Circle Planned Giving – Leave a Legacy at the Library
  • You want it? We got it! Because You Give
  • Gifts of Enduring Generosit – Honoring Lifetime Giving
  • Commemorative Gifts – In Memory & In Honor
  • Thanks to generous sponsors and benefactors
  • A recipe for success: The Foodie Edition – Celebrity Chefs Took Center Stage Sunset Center
  • Summer Reading Program 2017


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Winter 2017 newsletter highlights:

  • Message from Board President
  • Welcome Alexandra Fallon, New CPLF Executive Director
  • Teen Lounge Every First Thursday
  • You want it? We got it!
  • The Foodie Edition – May 17, 2017 at the Sunset Center
  • Upcoming programs


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Fall 2016 newsletter highlights:

  • New board president Heather Brebaugh tells “Why We Appreciate You”
  • 2017 fundraiser “The Foodie Edition” announced
  • Welcome to new board director Bonnie Irwin
  • New programs and events for 2016 and 2017
  • Parent and teacher lecture with Dr Pope on Sep 15 highlighted
  • New benefits for Sponsors and Benefactors


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Spring 2016 newsletter highlights:

  • Upcoming Programs
  • Annual Gifts
  • The Sterling Circle Planned Gifts
  • Outgoing CPLF Board Members
  • Lifetime Giving
  • Gifts in Memory & Gifts in Honor
  • Sponsors, Benefactors & Grants
  • Pop-Sci Edition Full House
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Winter 2015-2016 newsletter highlights:

  • Explore, experience, connect: libraries are changing and dynamic places
  • Donor Salute March 13 – Share the Spirit & Bring a Friend!
  • Invitation to Join Library Legacy Donors
  • 2016 CPLF Programs and Events
  • Pop-Sci Edition – details on our annual fundraiser April 7, 2016
  • Save the Dates: Two Film Nights with the Library


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Spring/Summer 2015 newsletter highlights:

  • Special 12-page Donor Issue
  • Planned Gifts, Lifetime Gifts, Gifts in Honor and Gifts in Memory
  • Sponsors, Gifts & Grants
  • Outgoing CPLF Board Members
  • Non-Fiction World Edition Recap


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Winter 2014-2015 newsletter highlights:

  • Library Legacy Donors: The Sterling Circle
  • Thank you Friends of the Library
  • Non-Fiction WORLD Edition:  Benefit to be held April 8, 2015
  • Film Night:  Girl Rising, Educating Girls, Changing the World, Feb 10


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Fall 2014-2015 newsletter highlights:

  • Good Things Are Happening
  • New Digital Resources
  • Free Cultural Programs all Year Long
  • New Parent Teacher Lecture Series
  • Welcome New Board President Ben Heinrich
  • Welcome New Board Directors

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Spring 2014 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue!
  • President’s Message: Strengthening the Spirit of Community
  • Upcoming Programs
  • Annual Gifts
  • Planned Gifts – The Sterling Circle
  • Lifetime Giving
  • Gifts in Honor
  • Gifts in Memory
  • Sponsors, Benefactors & Grants
  • Summer Reading
  •  

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Winter 2013-2014 newsletter highlights:

  • Donor Salute Mar 2
  • President’s Message: “Lives change @ your library”
  • Save the Date – Apr 24, 2014 – Mystery Edition, featuring
    bestselling authors Jeffery Deaver, John Lescroart, Elizabeth George

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Fall 2013-2014 newsletter highlights:

  • Thank you Former Board Directors
  • President’s Message:  Serving Generations
  • Save the Date – Apr 24, 2014 – Mystery Edition, featuring
    bestselling authors Jeffery Deaver, John Lescroart, Elizabeth George
  • About the Authors
  • FREE Programs & Events

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Spring 2013 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue!
  • President’s Message: Expect More; Demanding More of Libraries Today
  • Donor Salute
  • Programs for Children
  • Marx Brothers and Carmel Library
  • Planned, Major, and Commemorative Gifts
  • Thank You to Donors: Gifts by Category
  • Sterling Circle Planned Giving and Reception
  • Honoring Lifetime Giving
  • Gifts in Honor and in Memory
  • Sponsors, Gifts and Grants
  • Summer Reading Programs: Adults and Children

Winter 2012 newsletter highlights:

  • Making Connections Issue
  • An Evening with Rick Reilly, May 9, 2013
  • eBooks Feel at Home
  • Local History Lecture Series

Winter 2012 Newsletter
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Fall 2012 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Library Patron Issue
  • Reasons to Love Your Library
  • Free Cultural Programs all Year Long
  • New Parent Lecture Series
  • Save the Date – Fundraising Benefit with nationally known sportswriter Rick Reilly

Spring 2012 Newsletter
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Spring 2012 newsletter highlights:

  • Special Donor Issue!
  • President’s Message: The Power of Collaboration
  • Donor Salute
  • Programs for Children
  • Marx Brothers and Carmel Library
  • Planned, Major, and Commemorative Gifts
  • Thank You to Donors: Gifts by Category
  • Sterling Circle Planned Giving and Reception
  • Honoring Lifetime Giving
  • Gifts in Honor and in Memory
  • Sponsors, Gifts and Grants
  • Summer Reading Programs: Adults and Children

Spring 2012 Newsletter
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