Donor Benefits

Your support of The Seattle Public Library Foundation helps ensure the Library is able to build its collections and continue all the valuable services you, your friends and neighbors benefit from every day.

The Foundation welcomes gifts of all sizes. As a member of one of the Foundation’s annual giving circles, you’ll enjoy these special benefits:

Associate Circle — $25 - $99

You receive

• Advance notice of special Library programs and events
• Associate membership in Friends of the Library, including preview access to semi-annual book sales
• Subscription to Next Chapter – the Foundation’s newsletter

Reader’s Circle — $100 - $249

All of the above, plus

• An invitation for you and a guest to the Library’s annual Seattle Reads author event including a private author reception and book signing

Author’s Circle — $250 - $999

All of the above, plus

• Invitations to monthly private author receptions and book signings just for donors before
• Reserved seating at the public event for reception guests

Literary Circle — $500 - $999

All of the above, plus

• Special supporter 10% discount at the FriendShop in the Central Library
• Recognition as an annual Literary Circle Supporter at the Central Library

President’s Circle — $1,000 - $2,999

All of the above, plus

• An invitation for you and a guest to an exclusive luncheon hosted by the President of the Library Foundation
• Recognition as an annual President’s Circle Supporter at the new Central Library

Benefactor’s Circle — $3,000 - $9,999

All of the above, plus

• Invitation for two for an intimate evening event with winners of the Washington State Book Awards
• Free parking in the Central Library garage for 3 evening events
• Recognition as an annual Benefactor's Circle Supporter at the Central Library

Carnegie Circle — $10,000 and higher

All of the above, plus

• An invitation for two for an intimate event featuring a notable author or guest hosted by the City Librarian and President of the Library Foundation
• Invitations to tours, briefings and other events led by the City Librarian
• Recognition as an annual Carnegie Circle member at the Central Library