Help Us Open Doors to Reading, Learning, and Opportunity — Support Our 2026 Fundraising Campaign

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The Friends of the Napa Library (FOL) is proud to participate once again in the Napa Valley CanDo Give!Guide! Our 2026 fundraising campaign begins November 1 and runs through December 31. Join us in making a difference in our community.
Click here to donate today! Let’s build a brighter future for Napa, one book and reader at a time.

Imagine a child receiving their very first book. An adult learning to speak English. A student getting help with homework. Or a senior learning to use technology to stay connected with family and friends. These are just a few examples of how your generosity makes a difference.

Thanks to our donors, members, and volunteers, the FOL helps fund vital programs and resources that enrich lives throughout our community. Your contributions support literacy initiatives, English as a Second Language learning, children’s educational activities, the Summer Reading Program, and the Library’s Memory Lab, and much more. As public funding decreases, you helped us deliver $85,000 to our Library last year to keep these programs thriving.

And Our Impact Extends Far Beyond the Library’s Walls

Each year, we distribute thousands of free books to children, giving them the joy of reading and the special experience of owning a book. We also bring donated books to schools, laundromats, senior housing, hospitals, and family centers, helping make reading accessible throughout Napa.

The difference these efforts make is perhaps best expressed by Luog Saepharn, Children’s Librarian at the Napa County Library, who witnesses children receiving books for the first time: “Their excitement [is] overwhelming. This thoughtful gift fosters a love of reading and makes a lasting impact on young lives.”

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Every contribution, large or small, helps us continue providing programs and resources that might otherwise be unavailable. Just $10 can help provide 20 children’s books, while $50 can help bring engaging educational presentations to young library patrons.

Your donation to the 2026 Cando Give!Guide directly supports Napa County Library programs, including:

- Summer Reading Programs: Offering books, events, and learning activities to keep kids engaged and ready to learn when school resumes.
- The Memory Lab: Helping families digitize photos and videos, preserving cherished memories, and bridging the technology gap.
- Free Books for Kids and Families: Each year, we provide thousands of free books to children, bringing the joy of reading to those who can’t otherwise afford it.
- Community Outreach: We donate books to hospitals, senior housing, family centers, schools, and more, making literacy accessible to everyone.

Supporting FOL through the Give!Guide: fuels these programs and allows the library to continue as a place where all community members can find inspiration, learning, and belonging – every dollar and donor counts. Your contribution is an investment in the future of Napa – a future where everyone has access to knowledge, culture, and opportunity.

Four easy ways to give!

1. Donate through the Napa Valley CanDo Give!Guide
  Visit Napa Valley CanDo Give!Guide and go to the Friends of the Napa Library page to donate to the campaign, November 1st through December 31st.
2. Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation through FOL PayPalWant to make a difference throughout the year?
  Visit FOL PayPal to support the Friends directly. A recurring gift provides sustained support for the programs our community depends on.
3. Send a Check
  Please make your check payable to Friends of the Napa Library and mail it to:
  Friends of the Napa Library
  580 Coombs Street
  Napa, CA 94559

Together, We Will Make Our Library Stronger!

The Napa Library is more than a place to borrow books. It is a welcoming center for learning, discovery, cultural enrichment, and community connection. Whether helping a young child discover the magic of reading or giving an older adult the tools to stay connected, the Friends is committed to making these opportunities available to everyone.

Your support makes that possible. Please join us in making our 2026 Give!Guide campaign a success.

Thank you for being a Friend of the Napa Library.

FOL’s Volunteers Rock!

Volunteers are the backbone of FOL’s operations. They sort books, work the sales, supply books to laundromats and doctors’ offices, staff tables at events, and much more.

Time on your hands? Looking for something fun to do?

If you’ve been thinking about donating your time to a worthwhile cause, consider being a part of FOL. We need help with:

- Sorting and cleaning donated books (shifts are once a week for two hours)
- Being “on call” for sorting when a volunteer is unavailable
- Representing FOL at Napa events, such as the Master Gardeners Fall Faire
- Emptying the donation bins
- Transporting books from off-site storage to the sorting room
- Working the multi-day book sales in the community room (held three times a year)
- Picking up large book donations (with your vehicle), and
- Using your talents when a new project comes up

For more information or to sign up, contact Bruce Taylor at (707) 253-4614 or send an email to info@folnapa.org!

And if you decide to join the volunteer band, you will be treated to a fun, fabulous thank you event. This year we gathered in August for a festive evening of celebration and appreciation at Taqueria Maria in Napa. Here are some of the volunteers enjoying the evening.