Denver Public Library Friends Foundation

🌟 Today’s the Day! Colorado Gives Day 2024 is Here! 🌟 Every year, Colorado Gives Day shows us the incredible power of community. Together, we celebrate the spirit of giving that transforms lives and strengthens organizations like the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. This year, our goal is $115,000 from 500 donations—and we can’t do it without you! Your support could help fund: 📚 Renovations at beloved branches like Schlessman. 📱 Expanding access to eBooks and audiobooks for all. 🎉 Programming for the newly reopened Central Library. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. Today, your donation goes even further thanks to a generous matching gift, which boosts every dollar contributed. Let’s make Colorado Gives Day 2024 one to remember! Thank you for supporting the Denver Public Library and helping us create a stronger, more connected Denver. #ColoradoGivesDay #SupportYourLibrary #CommunityImpact #DPL

We are grateful to Fox Rothschild LLP for their generous sponsorship and support of this year's Holiday Lighting Party! 🌟 Your partnership helps us make a meaningful impact in our community. Thank you for sharing in our mission and helping to build a brighter future for Denver. #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DenverPublicLibrary #FoxRothschild #LibrariesTransformLives

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🎥 Watch how your support on #ColoradoGivesDay powers Denver Public Library's programs and resources for all! Together, we can make a lasting impact. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/ggExxHpR 📚✨ #LibrariesForAll #DPLStrong

Shoutout to KPMG's Denver team for their great support of the Mobile Services program at Denver Public Library! They donated nine boxes of brand new children's books, in both English and Spanish and distributed them at a mobile food pantry hosted by Food Bank of the Rockies at Empower Field on October 18th. Thank you for an awesome day! #DPL #Communitysupport #Foodbankoftherockies

This weekend, after a long renovation, the Denver Central Library reopened its doors to thousands of community members! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome you back into this beautifully transformed space. It was incredible to celebrate this milestone with so many supporters and contributors! A special thank you to our Celebrate Central Sponsors, including Huntington National Bank, Boreas Group LLC, Leven Deli Co. and Denver Westword for making this day possible with their generous support. Come by to explore, connect, and make sure to visit us at the new Red Chair Bookshop on the 1st floor 📚♥️ Check out the pics from our photobooth here: https://lnkd.in/ghAbVkWP #CelebrateCentral #DenverPublicLibrary #CommunityReopening"

🚨 Exciting Announcement: Katy Anderson Named New Executive Director of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation! 🚨 After a highly competitive search, we’re excited to announce that Katy Anderson has been appointed as the next Executive Director of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, officially taking over in January 2025. Katy will succeed Jeff Riley, who will retire at the end of this year after six years of visionary leadership. A Colorado native, Katy brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. She holds a master’s in International Administration from the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and spent time teaching English in China, and Morocco, and serving in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa. Her international experiences fostered her strong leadership skills and passion for community building. Katy has spent over a decade working in Denver’s philanthropic sector, where she’s led initiatives around affordable housing, children’s advocacy, civic affairs, and international exchange. Since joining the Friends Foundation in 2022 as Chief Philanthropy Officer, she has played a crucial role in expanding its fundraising efforts and fostering key partnerships. "As the new Executive Director, I am looking forward to the opportunity to activate community members and library lovers across the city to support their library through advocacy and fundraising at the Friends Foundation. People want to do good in the world. We can give them a clear avenue to do that and truly make a difference in the lives of others,” Anderson shared. “Katy’s leadership and direct experience at the Friends Foundation make her the ideal choice to lead the Friends Foundation into its next chapter of growth,” said outgoing Jeff Riley, Executive Director DPL Friends Foundation. “Her deep-rooted passion for libraries, combined with her ability to engage the community, will be critical in expanding the Foundation’s reach and continuing its important work in supporting one of Denver’s cornerstone institutions,” said Laurie Troge, Board Chair. Please join us in congratulating Katy on her new role and thanking Jeff Riley for his exceptional service and dedication over the past six years! #leadership #nonprofit #libraries #philanthropy #Denver #community

A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, GH Phipps Construction Companies, for supporting this year’s Black & White & Read All Over Booklovers Ball! 🖤⚪️🔴 Your commitment to the Denver Public Library’s mission helps us provide free resources, preserve our city’s history, and strengthen our communities. Shoutout to our incredible Bibliophile Sponsors: Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Interlock Construction Corp, and studiotrope Design Collective, and our Aficionado Sponsors: AllianceBernstein, Evergreen Real Estate Group, and Footers Catering! Your support made the night unforgettable. We couldn’t have done it without you! And finally, our beverage sponsors, Sazerac Company and FICTION BEER COMPANY, for the excellent libations! 📚✨ #ThankYou #DPL #Community

It's official, the Central Library will fully re-open on November 3rd!

Join us for the 2024 Booklovers Ball: Black & White & Read All Over on Saturday, September 21. Presented by GH Phipps Construction Companies, this is THE literary event of the year at the iconic McNichols Civic Center Building. Indulge in an elegant three-course meal, sip on signature cocktails, and groove to live tunes from the Montage Band. Your support of this year's Booklovers Ball helps Denver Public Library provide access to a lifetime of learning free of charge, raise a new generation of readers, preserve Denver’s history and culture, and create community across the city. Ticket prices increase at MIDNIGHT 🕛 Purchase your tickets to join the fun https://lnkd.in/gMpz5iVa