We are thrilled to announce the return of Library Laureates. Join us to celebrate the Library that cared for us through uncertain times and emerged as a beacon of hope and stability for San Franciscans. The Library continues to light the way with its commitment to democracy, equity, free resources, and the belief that learning, curiosity, and opportunity are for everyone.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
San Francisco Main Library 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 6:00 PM Sponsor Reception |
Co-Chairs
Roselyne Chroman Swig Luis Herrera Tongo Eisen-Martin |
HONORARY EVENT COMMITTEE
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Senator Dianne Feinstein Reverend Norman Fong Daniel Handler Lisa Brown Sarah Ladipo Manyika Mary Lomax Ghirarduzzi Camilla Smith Sarah Smith Jones Susan Mall Connie Wolf Robert Mailer Anderson In its time-honored tradition, Library Laureates 2023 will celebrate 35 Bay Area writers who light our way with their books and poetry. You will enjoy the signature experience of dining at a table with a Laureate, one of the authors from the constellation of Bay Area literary stars.
Since 1961, Friends has worked to create one of the world’s most successful libraries by advocating for public support and raising private funds. Event proceeds will be invested in four Library impact areas: children and youth, lifelong learning, arts and culture, and the renovation of the Mission Branch (FriendsSFPL.org/WhatWeFund). Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities are available now.
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SPONSORS
(as of March 20, 2023) $25,000 Library Salon Sponsor Katie Hall and Tom Knutsen Camilla and George Smith Sarah Smith Jones and Jason Jones $15,000 Leadership Sponsor Roselyne Chroman Swig Sarah Ives and Michael Montgomery $10,000 Partner Sponsor Dodge & Cox Randi and Bob Fisher Mimi and Peter Haas Fund Daniel Handler and Lisa Brown Matt and Margot Kenaston IndiCo Capital Alissa Lee and Erik Christoffersen Robert Mailer Anderson and Nicola Miner Bernard and Barbro Osher Peter Wiley and Jessica Lipnack $5,000 Innovation Sponsor Berg Davis Public Affairs Chronicle Books Marie Ciepiela Law Office of Beth Kelly Daphne Li and Marianne O'Connor MidWest Tape Judy Miner Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Kathleen Rydar Seiler LLP Swinerton Connie Wolf and Susan Mall $1,500 Librarian Sponsor John Atwater and Diana Nelson Lisa Stone Pritzker Family eCIO, Inc. PCS Technology Sophie Ziegler |
$50,000
LEAD EVENT SPONSOR
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$25,000
LIBRARY SALON SPONSOR
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$15,000
LEADERSHIP SPONSOR
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$10,000
PARTNER SPONSOR
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$5,000
INNOVATION SPONSOR
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$1,500
LIBRARIAN SPONSOR
$500
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