A family legacy
why i give
Mary Wall
“You can travel the world in books.”
Beatriz Guevara
“I want my son to grow up in a world where books are easily accessible to everyone.”
Chuck Barger
“it’s the PUBLIC’s library. It belongs to all of us.”
Helen Hope Kimbrough
“I love the Library because it embraces change.”
Ailen Arreaza
“In this COVID-19 crisis, we’re still using the Library a ton.”
Chandler Martin
“a bridge to better”
Linda Lockman-Brooks
“an incredible, convening space.”
Ashley Hudler
“a beacon for all of us.”
Isabelle Bradberry
“Libraries are holding the fabric of every city together.”
Milburn Thomas Family
“…a place for you and me, and our creativity.”
Becca Worthington
“We couldn’t do what we do without the Library Foundation.”
Susan Patterson
“for those who need our library today, and those who enjoy it every day”
Tom Hanchett
“Because of the good work the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room does”
Kimmery Martin
“A library literally changed the course of my life”
Lois McConnell McCallum James
“Long live the Library!”
Yannis Papadakis
“No matter who you are, the Library has something for you.”
Molly Griffin
“Planned giving allows me to have a lasting impact.”
Ailen Arreaza
“The Library was one of the first places I felt truly independent.”
Ann Masters
“I moved to Charlotte and became a customer of the Library in 1990. Some of my fondest memories include storytime…
Jennifer DeWitt
“I’ve been a lifelong reader and know all the opportunities our Library provides. It can be an education, an inspiration,…
Glass Family
“an annual neighborhood tradition”
Carol Hull
“I got my first personal email address from the Library in the late 1980s, and thought this cutting-edge service was…
Rolfe Neill
“As a child in Columbus, GA, a trip to our library was to enter a sanctuary concealing a treasure chest.…
Ishani and Kartik Shah
“Our family strongly believes in encouraging everyone to read. The Library is one of the best places to invest for…
LaJuan Pringle
“I support the Foundation because I see the impact the Library has on our community, and as a Library manager…
Cynthia Walsh
“My son Brennan and I are avid Library users. I always said if I could ever support the causes from…
Linda Lockman-Brooks
“I love our Library because I can reserve an e-book, attend a fascinating event with a best-selling author, join my…
Chandler Martin
“I’m really proud to be a Library supporter and member of the Friends Council. I want to be more engaged…
Brandon and Kerbie Neal
“As native Charlotteans, the Library played a vital role in our intellectual curiosity, academic success and personal growth. We donate…
Mosley Family
“Supporting the Library is a priority for my family. The monthly giving option is convenient and easy, and I don’t…