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The Library enriches the lives of everyone in our community, regardless of age or economic circumstance. The Seattle Public Library Foundation funds important Library resources and programs that help patrons explore new ideas, improve their lives, and enjoy a unique sense of community.

Your donation to the Foundation helps make the Library a richer place for everyone.

Fall Fundraising

As we near the end of the year, we make a special effort to contact all our friends and donors to ask for a gift of support. This year, we need your help more than ever. Currently the mayor’s proposed 2010 budget includes $2.6 million in cuts to the Library—including a reduction in branch operating hours and a one-week closure of the Library system.