Because of you, the Friends of the Napa Library (FOL) succeeded remarkably in the 2024 Napa Valley CanDo Give!Guide, surpassing our fundraising and donor participation goals. Initially aiming to raise $10,000 with support from 120 donors, the campaign far exceeded expectations, bringing in nearly $20,000 from 144 generous contributors – approximately double the amount raised in 2023.
This year’s campaign welcomed over 50 new donors 
showcasing growing community support for FOL’s mission. Highlights of the campaign included numerous contributors who donated in honor of family members and volunteers and a random drawing for a six- bottle wine collection generously donated by the Donald Patz Wine Group. Patti Hawker of Napa was the lucky recipient of this coveted wine, adding extra excitement to our fundraising efforts. Perhaps more importantly, over 90 donors (not already FOL Members) will receive a one-year membership, recognizing their especially generous gift. They further strengthen the Library’s support network.
The success of our participation in the CanDo Give!Guide underscores the Napa community’s dedication to enhancing our Library’s resources and programs. Thanks to your contributions, the FOL will be able to sustain its donations to the Library’s programs, and strengthen outreach by donating books anywhere to reach readers looking to learn – lending libraries, schools, laundromats, senior housing, local hospitals, family centers, the local jail, just to name a few. Most importantly, at our sales and other give-a-way events, we provide thousands of free books to children so they can celebrate the joy of reading and cherish the feeling of owning a book.
Looking ahead, the Friends of the Napa Library are looking to set an ambitious goal for the 2025 holiday season: raising $25,000 and engaging 175 donors. With the enthusiasm and generosity demonstrated this year, we are confident the community will rise to the occasion again.
Thank you to all donors, new and returning, for your support. Together, we continue to champion the future of the Napa Library, empowering literacy and enriching minds.