Category: Donations

Being optimistic about 2022

We are optimistic about 2022. We’re anticipating that the library will be open more hours, more days; we’ll be able to have our big monthly book sales again; and there will be more classes and events that we all find both educational and entertaining. And that’s great, because the library gives us all an outlet to be who …

Support the library while you shop

It’s the holiday season, and gift-giving season. If your holiday shopping includes buying a few things at Amazon, please start at smile.amazon.com. When you do, Amazon donates a small portion of your purchase to us. Starting your shopping trip at smile.amazon.com means that you’re including the Foundation and Friends in your gift-giving this year – …

‘Tis the season, part 2

It’s the season for giving! A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated or is going to donate. Please, don’t forget to ask your employer to match your donation. Most companies will donate to non-profits at the same rate their employees do – if you let them know you’ve made the donation. If …

It’s Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a day where people around the world reach out to support their communities. It can be a day where you sign up to volunteer, make a donation, or advocate for your favorite cause. You can join other people in making a difference in your community. If you are seeing this, chances are …

Support a brighter 2022

We are looking forward to 2022! We’re anticipating the library being open more hours and offering more classes, events, and resources – not to mention bringing back our big indoor book sales. Your support can help provide what the library needs as it offers more: literacy classes, access to the internet, outlets for your creativity, …

Consider donating stock

If you would prefer to donate stock instead of making a monetary donation, we can accept those! You can contact us to get our brokerage information to make it easy for you. Head over to our donation page (scroll past the online donation form) to get more information. Thanks!

Your donations make the difference!

Thank you for your support throughout the past twenty months. They have been difficult for everyone. However, our community of dedicated donors, book buyers, and especially our volunteers have made it possible for the Foundation and Friends to continue and serve the library throughout. Your continuing kindness and generosity assure us that there is an …

Support the Foundation & Friends when you shop at Amazon

Start your Amazon shopping at Amazon Smile this holiday season to support the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends. When you do, Amazon will give a small percentage of your purchase to us – it’s a simple way to support the Library this holiday shopping season!

Pause on donations

Due to our limited storage space and reduced number of book sales, we will not be accepting any book , DVD or other media donations effective November 1, 2021. This pause on donations will remain in effect until further notice. We appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity of our donors and ask for your understanding. Thank …