Muscogee County Library Foundation

Great libraries require substantial private support.

 

The Foundation

The Muscogee County Library Foundation (a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization) engages in annual fundraising and major gifts programs in order to build rich, fexible, long-term relationships between donors and the public.

The Foundation is playing a huge role in our Library's pursuit to become the best public Library in America. To reach that goal, our Library must be successful in reaching high standards in five vital benchmarks of public Library service. According to the standardized, national measures, the five areas are:

- Access and outreach
- Materials, programs and services
- Expertise
- Innovation
- Accountability

Foundation support allows ..

Through the generous support of our donors, the Foundation is able to fund a vast array of projects including:

-Collections : significantly enlarging the materials collection - increasing circulation and visits to the Library.
-Technology: Digitizing unique materials in the Library's local history collection and doubling the number of computers available to the public - improving accessibility to users.
-Volunteer services: Establishing a Library volunteer program that increases outreach, particularly with children's programs - expanding services
- Family literacy: Developing initiatives to encourage the use of the Library by families - contributing to the citywide effort to increase reading readiness.
- Genealogy/Local History: Enhancing services by increasing available materials - bringing us closer to the goal of the Genealogy Department as a destination site that draws people from all across the country - economic development at its finest!

We will continue to make our Library the best in America with your help!

The Muscogee County Library Foundation Boards of Trustees:
Bobsie Swift - Chair
Ginny Anthony
Marguerite Bussey
Mimi Childs
Meridith Jarrell
Jeremy Jeffery
Claudya Muller
Wilds Ogie
Tyler Townsend
Ed Burdeshaw
Jeanne Swift
Frank Star
Belita Walker
Sally Walden

Giving Opportunities

All donations to the Library Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information about opportunities to support your Library, please contact the Muscogee County Library Foundation at (706) 660-9702.

Founders Society Annual Membership

The Founders Society was established in 2005 as a way individuals could become involved and show their support of the Library by providing vital financial assistance. Founder's Society members enjoy a Gala dinner with a well-renowned author and other special events throughout the year.

Book Endowments

The Foundation Book Endowment programs provide a wonderful opportunity to honor or memorialize a family member or other important person in your life. A tribute is given in the form of a new book, purchased for the collection every year in perpetuity.

BookMarks form (Adult Collection) pdf

 

BookMarks: Junior form(Children's Collection) pdf

 

Capital Donations

There are many opportunities to support the Library through capital donations including book collections, rooms, art and other capital items. Please call our administratiors for a complete listing of available gifting opportunities at (706) 660-9702.