THANK YOU, CUSTOMERS!

Branches May CloseYou've sent 35,000 emails to our legislators. Your voice has been heard by our state legislators and the Governor. The General Assembly has been deluged with emails and phone calls from library supporters.

This letter to the editor, by Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation president Corde Robinson, eloquently makes the case for restoring funding for libraries.

 

Budget Update: Monday, June 29
Breaking News: The Senate is expected Monday approve a seven-day interim budget that funds state government operations into the new fiscal year.   Read this article.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Making a Difference We all count on our wonderful library as a fixture in our communities...but we need your help in sustaining our library as a place to work, play and dream. Contributing to The Cody Conover Fund for Young Minds is one way to show your support. Learn more about the Cody Conover Fund

EARN MONEY FOR THE LIBRARY

Thank you!Beginning May 1, 2009, Kroger is introducing a new Kroger Community Rewards program to help local non-profits through the current economic crisis.  You can earn money for the library just by using your Kroger Plus card!  All you have to do is register online at Kroger’s secure website, www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select the library’s foundation (83566) as your Community Rewards recipient.

Kroger will pay up to $1,250,000 on a quarterly basis to participating organizations based on their percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending of all participating organizations.

So sign up now and help the library just by shopping!
 

LARRY BLACK FUND

Larry BlackThe Larry D. Black Fund was established in September 2002 upon the retirement of Larry D. Black as Director of the Columbus Metropolitan Library system.  The fund honors Mr. Black's devotion and commitment to CML and is intended to purchase materials that serve the most severe at risk and/or underprivileged youth in the community.  New gifts to the fund are welcome.

GET A CLUE. READ!

Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation is a proud supporter of our annual Summer Reading Club. Get ready for another summer full of fun, cool events, prizes, and (of course) reading! Be sure to check our Events Calendar for programs and activities all summer long. It's fun for the whole family! Stop by any library location to sign up. Summer Reading Club runs from June 6 through August 1. Get more info at summerreadinglub.com.