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February 6th, 2018 · Uncategorized

Love the Lake City Library

The Lake City Library Branch is a truly unique place in the neighborhood—a safe, welcoming place for learning and coming together. We need your help to make it bigger and better. The Lake City branch is one of the most heavily used libraries in the city with more than 220,000 patron visits last year. There … Continued

  • Foundation Commits $4.5 million in Grants to Library

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    The Seattle Public Library Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has committed approximately $4,500,000 in grant commitments to The Seattle Public Library for 2018. The grants will fund a wide variety of programs that support the community above-and-beyond what public funding provides. Highlights of the 2018 grants include: $1,600,000 – Support for … Continued

    January 1st, 2018  ·  2 min read

  • Jeff Guddat named CFO of the Year

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    Jeff Guddat, who has served as The Seattle Public Library Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer since 2010, was selected as the Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Guddat was nominated by the Foundation’s board treasurer, Irene Yamamoto, who praised Guddat’s contribution to the organization’s success. “Jeff combines a strong passion for … Continued

    December 31st, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • Honor a Loved One with a Tribute Gift!

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    Struggling to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend or relative? Consider honoring that person with a gift to The Seattle Public Library Foundation. You simply make a donation to the Library, in any amount, and designate your gift for a friend or loved one. We’ll send them a lovely card and include a special note from … Continued

    December 14th, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • Thank you Babyrific!

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    Our thanks to Babyrific — an app for keeping track of places and activities for kids — for hosting Celebration of Giving with Caspar Babypants on Saturday! More than 150 children and parents attended. We checked out more than 40 library books, issued 12 new library cards, and collected wonderful financial gifts to support the … Continued

    December 11th, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • Lake City Campaign Kickoff – Dec. 11

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    In 2018, The Seattle Public Library plans a major renovation on the Lake City Branch, expanding the amount of public space to meet the needs of the neighborhood. Join The Seattle Public Library Foundation for a special briefing to learn about the project and how you can be part of the community campaign to renovate … Continued

    December 8th, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • Thank you #GivingTuesday Supporters!

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    A huge thanks to all of our amazing supporters who stepped up for #GivingTuesday. The numbers are in — we doubled the amount raised last year and increased the number of donors by 100! That doubles the impact we can have on children, teens, and families who rely on the Library’s services to help them … Continued

    November 30th, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • #GivingTuesday: Matching Funds Can Double Your Gift!

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    Thanks to a generous donor, your gift to The Seattle Public Library Foundation can be doubled on #GivingTuesday! This is a perfect opportunity to “pay it forward” and share your love for books and reading with your Seattle neighbors. Make your gift on #GivingTuesday! Matching funds will double the impact of your gift, so give … Continued

    November 28th, 2017  ·  1 min read

  • Thank you Google!

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    Thank you Google! Did you know that Google has contributed a total of $458,200 grants to the Library for technology and STEM programming? Recently, a class of fourth- and fifth-graders from Concord Elementary received training on the basic concepts of computer coding with Juan Rubio, digital media and learning program manager for The Seattle Public … Continued

    September 26th, 2017  ·  2 min read

  • And the Award Goes to…

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    Congratulations to the finalists in the 2017 Washington State Book Awards!  Thirty-eight authors and illustrators who make their home in our state are being honored for books that were published in 2016.  The 2017 Washington State Book Awards celebration is Saturday, October 14, at 7 p.m. at the Central Library in downtown Seattle. The Foundation will host an … Continued

    September 26th, 2017  ·  1 min read