Mission Statement
To financially support and expand library facilities, services, and programs for Coeur d’Alene Public Library.
Vision and Purpose
The Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation, Inc. is a private, tax-exempt organization dedicated to promoting excellence in library services to the community. Founded in 1995, the Foundation board consists of local citizens dedicated to working for the following purposes:
- To be the private fundraising arm of the library which provides supplemental resources beyond those available through the library’s budget from the City of Coeur d’Alene
- To establish and maintain a growth-oriented endowment fund designed to provide capital for supplemental library needs in perpetuity
- To increase public awareness and promote civic pride about the resources and activities of the library
- To complement efforts of the City of Coeur d’Alene, Library Trustees and staff, Friends of the Library and other interested parties to achieve library excellence
- To encourage childhood literacy through the Mudgy and Millie project
Contact
Holly Stetson, Foundation Manager
702 E. Front Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 – the Library Foundation office is located on the lower (park side) level of Coeur d’Alene Public Library
Phone: 208-769-2380
Email: [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Sarah McVey
President
Jean Sweetapple
Vice President
Raquel Ramage
Secretary
Heather Twidt
Treasurer
Bette Ammon
Ben Drake
Ashton Lupton
Brenna McCrummen
Susan Nipp
Pam Pratt
Mary Sanderson
Board Members
Holly Stetson
Foundation Manager
Read the book, walk the trail, come to the birthday party, see your favorite moose and mouse ride in their special “MudgyMobile” in community parades! Celebrations are supported by the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation and occur throughout the year. They feature not only Mudgy and Millie but also beloved author Susan Nipp and sculptor Terry Lee. For information on upcoming events, go to
www.mudgyandmillie.com or check out
Mudgy and Millie on Facebook.
Memorials and Tributes
Leave a gift that will keep on giving in honor of friends and loved ones.
Annual Contributions
Join the Love Your Library Society by contributing $100 or more annually to support the work of the Library Foundation.
Major Gifts/Bequests – Endowment
Gifts and bequests given to the Endowment fund remain intact as principal to be invested. As the fund grows, earnings from the principal become an ongoing source of funding that will ensure the growth and advancement of the Library for future generations. These gifts are restricted and money cannot be used for immediate purposes.
Donor Recognition Library Card Plaque: Engraved 3’’x5’’ brass plaques displayed throughout the library. $100
Dollar-a-Day: Supports life-long learning opportunities for 1000 people a day in our community. $365
Hand-painted book bindings: Made by local artists Allen and Mary Dee Dodge, these books are a great way to honor a friend, family member or beloved pet. Or buy one collectively with your book club! $500
Coeur of the Community Wall: Located at the base of the staircase, this piece holds book plaques inscribed with donor names in various sizes and patinas.
Novel Collection- $1000 Best Sellers- $2500 Classics – $5000 Legacy Volumes- $7500
Louise Shadduck Legacy Wall: This historic legacy opportunity is available to all families, organizations or businesses in the community. Names are etched in stone and displayed with a unique photographic collage depicting the history of Idaho legend (and library champion) Louise Shadduck’s life. A special touch-screen computer kiosk providing information and photos about YOUR family or business accompanies this prestigious collection in the Community Room of the library. $10,000 – May be paid over a 5 year period. (only 4 spaces remain!)
