BECOME A MEMBER OF A GIVING CIRCLE

The Leadership Circle

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

The Innovation Circle

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

The Friends
​Circle

Build the strong foundation of public library advocacy and support. 

Donors who give at levels up to $999 to support free and equitable access to library resources. 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

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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 Emily Garvie, Executive Director, at 415.477.5220 or [email protected]. 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. 

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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