Love Our Library - Friends of the Campbell Library

A Community Fund for the Campbell Library

The Friends of the Campbell Library is fundraising in support of the Campbell Library renovation project. We’re so excited to see our new, fully-renovated library come to fruition, but we need your help to make the Campbell Library all that it can be.

Fundraising Priorities

Children’s Rooms: Enchanting spaces featuring interactive play features and cozy reading nooks to inspire a love of reading in our youngest community members.
Community Room: A central place for free programs that support lifelong learning, connection, and community engagement.
Meeting Rooms: Smaller spaces that utilize accessible furnishings and cutting-edge technology to provide access to new hybrid/remote working styles and support small-group collaboration.
Teen Area: Designated seating area for teens to study, connect, read, and recharge.
Lobby: Aesthetically-pleasing and inspiring lobby furnishings and support for expanded open hours that provide greater access to library materials for all community members.
Emergency Support Center: Dedicated space to meet community needs during emergencies, including access to power, shelter, and a warming/cooling center.
Additional Accessibility Needs: Including accessible restrooms for all genders, and accessible seating for seniors and people with limited mobility.

Your donation, of any size, will ensure that the new Campbell Library is a space our entire community can be proud of.

Thank you for your generosity!

How to donate

In Person

At the Campbell Express Library	Put your donation in an envelope addressed to: Campbell Library Renovation Fund Treasurer, Campbell FOL and hand it to the person at the checkout desk
At the Book Sale	Look for the “Fundraising table” and put cash or check in the donation box

Using an app

At the Book Sale	Either use our ‘tap to pay’ device and select ‘Donate to fundraising’, with the tap to pay there is a small service charge
Buy books from the sales cart at the Campbell Express Library	Use Venmo: Our username is @campbellfol Use Zelle: Our email address is LOL@campbellfol.org
Elsewhere	Use Venmo: Our username is @campbellfol Use Zelle: Our email address for donations is LOL@campbellfol.org

Online

Benevity	If your company offers matching donations then please consider donating to us via Benevity.
PayPal	Select one of three preset donation amounts, or select ‘other’ to select your own donation. You can also choose to pay the service fee we are charged for this service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I help with the fundraising campaign?

Please click here to tell us how you would like to help. We will contact you soon to follow up, and thank you!

Who do I make my check payable to ?

Checks should be made payable to Friends of the Campbell Library

Is the Friends of the Campbell Library a registered charity?

The Friends is an 501c3 organization, with the following EIN: 23-7453515

Why are the Friends raising money for the renovated library building?

The Friends provide funding to enhance the services that the library provides. 100% of the funds raised will go to things that will enhance the new library’s services such as state of the art equipment to enhance the community room, interactive installations for the children’s space, and special study area enhancements for the meeting rooms and teen area.

Won’t the funds from Measure O pay for these items that the library needs for the renovated library?

The funds raised by the passing of Measure O pays for many things that the library needs such as remodeling the building to be ADA compliant, a new elevator, HVAC system, sound proofing etc. The funds are not available for the enhancements the library would like to provide for the community such as an interactive children’s space, state of the art community room and study spaces.

Are donations to the Love Our Library Fund tax deductible?

When someone donates to the fundraiser The Friends can give the donor one of the cards the library provides for book donations. It is up to the donor to see if the donation is tax deductible for them. The Friends are a 501c3 non-profit.