Become a Member of a Giving Circle 

Power the future of our award-winning public library.
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Donors who support the strategic partnership between Friends and the SFPL and set a leading example at the $5,000 - $49,999 level. Click here to learn more. ​

Keep the Library on the leading edge of innovation and response.
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Donor who support the SFPL as a leading innovator in piloting new programs and services at the $1,000 - $4,999 level. Click here to donate at this level. ​

Build the strong foundation of public library advocacy and support. 

Donors across the community who support free and equitable access to library resources at all levels up to $999. Click here to donate at this level. 

Member Benefits:

• 10% discount on bookstore purchases at Friends Bookstore, specialty sales and partner independent bookstores
• SFPL's At the Library publication delivered to your door and email
• Invitations to members-only Friends and Library events
• Friends' monthly eNewsletter

​Other  ways  to  give 

Give  a  gift  of  Appreciated  Stock  

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Include  us  in  your  Estate  

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Qualified Charitable  Distribution (QCD)

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​​MATCH YOUR GIFT

More than 7,500 companies offer matching gift programs to their employees and some offer the option to retirees. These companies match, double or even triple the amount an employee gives to a charitable organization. Contact your human resources department for more information or Barbara Alvarez, Director of Philanthropy, at 415.477.523 or Barbara.Alvarez@friendssfpl.org. See if your employer will match your donation! Enter the name of your company below. 

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Your financial contribution counts more than ever today, as Friends partners with the Library to accelerate the recovery with vital resources, including expanded job search support, e-resources, small business programs and numerous literacy programs for children and families. 

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Every  Donation  Counts 

​It's easy to support programs, services, collections and branch improvements at the San Francisco Public Library by donating to Friends. Gifts of any size make a difference.

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