CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION NEWSLETTERS
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
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Community Programs and Events with the Library
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Welcome New Board Members
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Monterey County Gives Big Idea: Palaces for the People
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An Extraordinary Gift from Marjorie C. Perrine
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Sterling Circle: An invitation to join our Library Legacy Donors
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9th Annual Gingerbread House Fundraiser
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Librarian Picks
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- Summer 2019 Donor 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- Summer 2018 Donor 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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!
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- Winter 2012 newsletter highlights:
- Making Connections Issue
- An Evening with Rick Reilly, May 9, 2013
- eBooks Feel at Home
- Local History Lecture Series
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
Click here to see this newsletter!- 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
- Archives of previous newsletters:
- Winter 2012: Special program issue!
Fall 2011: Special Technology Issue! - Spring 2011: Special Donor Issue!
- Winter 2011: Special History Issue!
Fall 2010: Eternal Role of Libraries - Spring 2010: Supporting Your Library is Investment in Your Community
- Winter 2010: Reggie Jackson Brings Fans out with New Book
- Winter 2010: Special Kids Only Children’s Section!
- Fall 2009: Collaboration Saves Library Services in Times of Economic Crisis
- Spring 2009: Pardon Me … Are You Aware that Your Support is Essential?