“The library… was filled with all kinds of books that took me on trips and adventures all around the world and I’ll never forget that experience.”
BPL Associate Director Angela Fisher Hall talks about how important the library was to her as a child and how important it is to her as an adult.
Like Angela, many of us at BPL have had wonderful library experiences. Because of these memories, the BPL Foundation would like to stengthen the library's collection. The Foundation seeks to raise $50,000 before January 1, 2014. Your donations will be used solely for the purpose of acquiring library materials. Specifically, your gift will allow BPL to do the following:
Your generosity will touch 1.7 million visitors per year who visit 19 library locations spanning the city. BPL serves more people than any other cultural institution in Birmingham.
Your gift puts books and other reading materials into the hands of the citizens of Birmingham—whether they walk in our doors, download a book, or visit a database online.
Your support allows people to start businesses, trace their family’s history, and learn a new language (or two!)
Benefits of Giving
Bookworms ($50-$99)
Name on donor page, website, and in annual report; invitations to library events.
Scholars ($100-$249)
The above plus first option to buy a discounted book at BPL's author book signings.
Bibliophiles ($250-$499)
The above plus free signed copy of A Woman of the Town: Louise Wooster, Birmingham's Magdalen by James L. Baggett.
Authors ($500-$999)
The above plus an invitation for two to our annual donor reception in the beautiful Linn Henley Research Library.
Professors ($1,000-$2,499)
The above plus four tickets to Birmingham Noir, a walking tour of historic downtown Birmingham, and a limited edition print by a local artist John DeMotte.
Birmingham Public Library Annual Campaign
Like Angela, many of us at BPL have had wonderful library experiences. Because of these memories, the BPL Foundation would like to stengthen the library's collection. The Foundation seeks to raise $50,000 before January 1, 2014. Your donations will be used solely for the purpose of acquiring library materials. Specifically, your gift will allow BPL to do the following:
- Purchase current and sought-after books and ebooks in all genres
- Purchase magazines, journals, and newspapers for both research and enjoyment
- Purchase databases like Ancestry.com, Reference USA and Morningstar
Your generosity will touch 1.7 million visitors per year who visit 19 library locations spanning the city. BPL serves more people than any other cultural institution in Birmingham.
Your gift puts books and other reading materials into the hands of the citizens of Birmingham—whether they walk in our doors, download a book, or visit a database online.
Your support allows people to start businesses, trace their family’s history, and learn a new language (or two!)
Click here to help us spark imagination, empower individuals, & build a better Birmingham.
Benefits of Giving
Bookworms ($50-$99)
Name on donor page, website, and in annual report; invitations to library events.
Scholars ($100-$249)
The above plus first option to buy a discounted book at BPL's author book signings.
Bibliophiles ($250-$499)
The above plus free signed copy of A Woman of the Town: Louise Wooster, Birmingham's Magdalen by James L. Baggett.
Authors ($500-$999)
The above plus an invitation for two to our annual donor reception in the beautiful Linn Henley Research Library.
Professors ($1,000-$2,499)
The above plus four tickets to Birmingham Noir, a walking tour of historic downtown Birmingham, and a limited edition print by a local artist John DeMotte.
You may also contribute by visiting a Birmingham Public Library location or by making checks payable to:
Birmingham Public Library Annual Campaign
2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203
For more information, please visit www.bplonline.org/foundation.
We would LOVE to have your video testimonials on why you love the library. Please send us your videos to the following address: kbates@bham.lib.al.us.
Thank you for your support!!!
We would LOVE to have your video testimonials on why you love the library. Please send us your videos to the following address: kbates@bham.lib.al.us.
Thank you for your support!!!
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