Carnegie Circle

Through annual investments of $1,000 or more, members of the Carnegie Circle help unlock opportunities for learning and growth through donor-supported programs and resources available at all 21 locations of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and beyond.

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Founded in 2006, we are celebrating 20 years of philanthropy with...

405

members and growing contributing...

$1,600,000

in annual giving power.

“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in the desert.”

 

Andrew Carnegie

Created in 2006, the Carnegie Circle honors the legacy of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who donated funds to help build libraries around the world, including ours in Charlotte in 1901. There is no better way to acknowledge the individuals, businesses, and foundations that exemplify his same philanthropic leadership today.

CARNEGIE CIRCLE

Giving Levels

At every level, your contribution as a Carnegie Circle donor helps to sustain and expand the invaluable resources our library provides to the community. Carnegie Circle membership begins at $1,000.

Platinum

Gifts of $25,000 and above

Gold

Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999

Silver

Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Bronze

Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

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CARNEGIE CIRCLE

Benefits

We appreciate your investment and are delighted to present the following opportunities for you to further engage with the Library.

Carnegie Circle Member
$1,000+

  • Two complimentary tickets to annual CC author event
  • Complimentary signed book
  • Presale access to purchase additional event tickets
  • Invitations to select Foundation and Library events throughout the year including State of the Library
  • Subscription to Transformations and Storyline
  • Recognition in the Foundation’s online Impact Report
  • Exclusive CC communications and updates
  • CC decal

 

Bronze
$2,500+

All benefits of the level above plus:

  • Invitation for two to the private pre-event cocktail reception with featured author at CC author event

 

Silver
$5,000+

All benefits of the level above plus:

  • Additional reception guest access when capacity allows
  • CC branded gift

 

Gold 
$10,000+

All benefits of the level above plus:

  • Lunch with Foundation ED and Library CEO

 

Platinum
$25,000+

All benefits of the level above plus:

  • Main Library tour for ten with Library leadership

 

Donors also have the option to decline all benefits. Please contact us to let us know.