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The Libr ar y F oundation
www.libraryfoundation.org
Literacy and a desire to learn enable each of us to feed our curiosity, fulfill our potential
and lead a longer, healthier life. For more than 25 years, The Library Foundation’s
supporters have helped Multnomah County Library breathe new life into aging buildings,
offer books that capture hearts and minds, and reach tens of thousands of children and
families facing the risk factors of low literacy. Gifts to the Foundation are helping librarians
bring innovative literacy programs and books in 20 languages and cultures to families
dealing with challenging life circumstances.
Over the next three years, the Foundation has far-reaching goals — to sustain the library’s
array of successful children’s literacy programs and support transformational spaces
for children and teens in eight new or expanded libraries. These early learning spaces,
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) makerspaces, technology
labs and outdoor spaces will transform the future for children in our under-resourced
communities.
The Library Foundation has received Charity Navigator’s four-star rating and is the
organization designated to receive legacy gifts for Multnomah County Library. Arnerich
Massena has supported The Library Foundation’s work for 19 years.
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