FUNDS

CODY CONOVER FUND FOR YOUNG MINDS
Cody Conover, son of Dana and Debbie Conover, died in June 2007 at the age of 25. Cody was an avid reader and loved books.  As a young child he enjoyed the pleasure that library books would bring and on many occasions would not go to sleep until his mother had read every book to him that they had borrowed that day.  As Cody grew into a young man and into adulthood his interests expanded.  He read books about science fiction, the classics, poetry, history, science and trivia.  Kurt Vonnegut was his favorite author.  His most recent readings included The Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and E=MC.

Because of Cody's love for books and the tribute paid to him through the generous donations of family, friends and Elmer’s Products, the Cody Conover Fund for Young Minds is established. Income from this fund will be used for a great range of programs including Ready to Read, Summer Reading Club and Homework Help Centers. New gifts to this fund are welcome through the Future Impact link under Donate Now.

LARRY BLACK FUND FOR SEVERE AT RISK AND/OR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH
The 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 the library and is intended to purchase materials that serve the most severe at risk and/or underprivileged youth in the community.  New gifts to this fund are welcome through the Future Impact link under Donate Now.

JULIAN SINCLAIR SMITH FUND FOR LIBRARY BOOKS AND MATERIALS
The Julian Sinclair Smith fund was established in June of 1993 with an original gift of $50,000 from the Sinclair Broadcast Group.  The gift was presented in memory of Julian Sinclair Smith who passed away in April of 1993.  In recognition of the gift, the Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees voted to change the name of its annual Celebration of Learning Award to The Julian Sinclair Smith Celebration of Learning Award.  Proceeds from the endowed fund are designated for the purchase of books and materials for the library.  New gifts to this fund are welcome through the Future Impact link under Donate Now.