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Friends group donates more than $120,000; library reports 12% jump in summer reading participation

5880451 · October 6, 2025
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Friends of the Sacramento Public Library presented a gift of more than $120,000 to the authority and staff reported a 12% increase in summer reading participation, nearly 260,000 books read and thousands of meals served through Lunch at the Library.

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library presented a donation of more than $120,000 to Sacramento Public Library on Sept. 25 and briefed the board on recent affiliate work and fundraising events.

Diane Gregory, a Friends treasurer and McClatchy Library board member, said the Big Day of Giving campaign raised “more than a $120,000 raised by people in Sacramento and far beyond.”…

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