Our Work

 

Eugene Public Library Foundation supports Eugene Public Library in its efforts to inspire lifelong learning and to enrich the entire community. We secure and responsibly manage contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations to build community support for our Eugene Public Library.

Eugene Public Library Foundation was established in 1983 to work with members of the Eugene community to enhance programs and materials at Eugene Public Library. As the philanthropic partner of Eugene Public Library, we are truly honored to serve the public and Eugene Public Library by providing resources that are open and free to all.

Friends of Eugene Public Library is a separate nonprofit membership organization supporting Eugene Public Library through book sales and volunteer activities.

Funding and Advocacy for Eugene Public Library

The Foundation supports Eugene Public Library and our community through funding and advocacy for library services, programming, and materials.

Literacy programming:

  • The Imagination Library of Eugene

  • Book Kits (Book activity kits delivered to homes of youth 8-18)

  • Storytime-To-Go (outreach to daycare centers)

  • Sensory Storytime – Includes interactive stories, songs, and movement!

  • Dog Tale Time – Kids have fun and build skills in short one-on-one sessions reading to trained dogs at the Downtown Eugene Public Library

  • Adult Literacy one-on-one tutoring

Funding for initiatives such as 

  • Public School Access Initiative: Every student in Eugene School District 4J and Bethel Public School District is now eligible for a free Eugene Public Library card, including those who live outside City of Eugene limits. Learn more here.

  • Innovation Fund: Designated funding to support Eugene Public Library engagement and services during COVID-19. Learn more here.

  • Connecting Community: Check Out to Log On Campaign: Eugene Public Library Foundation & Friends of Eugene Public Library are joining together to raise funds for Eugene Public Library’s upcoming mobile WiFi hotspot lending program. Learn more here.

Online databases such as:

  • Consumer Guide – Consumer guide for autos and more

  • Morningstar – Investment research software

  • Mango Language – Language learning software

  • Brainfuse Homework Help – Free one-to-one help from qualified tutors for children and teens

  • Ancestry – Family ancestry research and genealogy records

  • Small Business Support - Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Find support in the Info Hub.

Books & Materials

Thousands of new books every year – The Foundation purchases thousands of additional books for the Eugene Public Library annually.

Lucky Day Books – The Foundation purchases extra copies of new and popular titles that are available to borrow immediately.

Funding for:

Local Library Levy

A resounding 76% of Eugene voters renewed the 2020 5-year local option library levy, of which the Foundation was a proud supporter and endorser.