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Library foundation reports strong fundraising and partnerships; friends groups supporting neighborhood branches
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Summary
The DC Public Library Foundation reported roughly $921,000 raised so far this year, partnerships and staff recognition events, and announced a holiday market collaboration with Mahogany Books where 10% of holiday market sales will support the foundation.
Representatives from the DC Public Library Foundation reported year‑to‑date fundraising of about $921,000 with projections to end the year with $1.4–1.5 million in commitments; the foundation’s board is expected to consider next year’s request (about $1.5 million) in December.
Rob (Foundation) highlighted staff recognition, community partnerships (including programming and independent bookstore collaborations), and a new holiday market presence in partnership with Mahogany Books: the foundation said 10% of purchases from Mahogany Books at the holiday market will be returned to the foundation.
Friends group representatives described organic and coordinated support across branches—including a 'buddy' approach where better‑resourced Friends groups assist under‑resourced branches with programming and donations. The foundation and Friends said they will continue to support staffing, programming and neighborhood needs through fundraising and targeted partnerships.
Foundation and Friends leaders also flagged programmatic priorities that rely on sustained fundraising and urged continued board support for outreach to under-resourced neighborhoods.
