EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Mission Statement:
Raise funds, develop advocates and provide other resources to enhance and perpetuate the quality of the Eugene Public Library

The Eugene Public Library Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Stäna Knez joined the staff as the Development Director on March 31. Stäna came to the Foundation from Birth To Three. Stäna brings very valuable experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the work of the Foundation. You will be meeting Stäna as she directs the Foundation’s development efforts.

The Eugene Public Library Foundation gave a check to Connie Bennett, Director of Library Services, at its February meeting for over $100,000.00. This represents donations of many of the patrons and some grants. Funds can be used for new books and media, library enhancement, and endowment. The Foundation is very grateful to the donors who have been so generous in their support of the Foundation.

The Foundation was very fortunate to receive a grant from the Cressey Family Trust in December. The Foundation Board and the Library staff formed the Joint Projects Committee as a result of the strategic plan formulated last spring. This committee now is working to develop a plan for the use of the Cressey Family Trust grant that will fulfill the intention of the donor to promote literacy. The grant provides a very welcome financial support for the library and provides the new committee an opportunity to develop a long-term project that will be beneficial to the library and to the community.

The Foundation Board offers our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the Eugene Public Library Foundation in 2007. Every gift of every size is important. Maintaining an excellent public library requires a strong partnership between private and public entities. The Foundation’s goal is to strengthen and maintain that partnership.

We look forward to continuing our mutual commitment to ensure excellence at the Eugene Public Library. Donors like you make all the difference.