What is the Foundation?

Honor WallThe mission of the Fullerton Public Library Foundation is to enrich the quality of life of the people of Fullerton by raising funds for the enhancement of the library. These funds shall be in supplement to, but not in place of, those provided by the City of Fullerton. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization governed by a board of community volunteers.


Why support the Foundation?

Consider this an opportunity to support major library capital projects and aid in enhancement and expansion of the library's information technology assets. To remain current in an ever-changing age takes regular updating of material and equipment. As a Foundation donor, you help benefit a vital resource in our community, one dedicated to lifelong learning and available to all.

Foundation Members

  • President - Carolyn T. Johnson
  • Vice President - Marilyn Carlson
  • Friends Rep. - Nancy Lee
  • Treasurer - Maxine Allen
  • Secretary - Babette Carlson
  • Library Board Appointee - Glenn Georgieff

Accomplishments of the Foundation!

1994
Library Board established the Fullerton Public Library Foundation.
1996
First major FPL fundraiser, "90 Years of Adventure, The Magic Continues" held at Wilshire Court, netted $42,000; purchased Bastanchury land parcel for $250,000; launched campaign to raise $150,000 to match anonymous donation for same amount; Hae Sun Paik piano recital netted $5,100.
1997
Southwest Fiesta, May 4th, held at Villa del Sol, netted $9600; American Girl Doll Tea Party sponsored by the Children's Services staff held in the Children's Library.
1998
Shall We Dance fundraiser held at Spring Field Banquet Center, netted $46,345.
1999
FPLF met the goal of $300,000 for Children's Library Expansion Project; presented deed for Bastanchury property to City of Fullerton.
2000
FPLF established endowment fund; reception held to unveil donor wall with names of first 120 donors over $1000.
2001
Inaugural Lecture Series held at the Main Library.
2002
Spring Lecture Series; "Night Blooming Jazzmen" at Hunt Branch celebration.
2003
Spring Lecture Series; applied for and received $30,000 Phelps Foundation matching grant in support of the library's electronic resources.
2004
Spring Lecture Series; took part in Scenario Planning Study with Trustees and Friends of Fullerton Library; began "Dig Deep 4 Book$" campaign.
2005
Completed "Dig Deep 4 Book$" campaign raising $54,045 including a $5000 Phelps Foundation grant.
2006
Participated in the library's 100 year celebration with a luncheon featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author A. Scott Berg.
2007
Funded the Launer History Room's digital format conversion.