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What We Do: How We Support the Library

Children enjoying storytime at the library.

The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries are more than a place to borrow books—they are a cornerstone of our community. The library provides free access to information, education, and enrichment, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

Support from donors helps expand these vital resources, fund innovative programs, and create meaningful experiences that strengthen our community.

By supporting the library, you are investing in a brighter future for the Chattahoochee Valley.

What We Fund

Early Literacy

Books, Materials

& Digital Access

Innovative Programs

Welcoming Spaces for All

Young girl picking a book at the library

Early Literacy

Sparking a lifelong love of reading through interactive storytelling sessions that build foundational literacy skills for our youngest community members. 
Research shows that learning skills developed between birth and age six are the essential to thriving in school and life.

Foundation Support Includes:

Storytime Sponsorship

Summer Reading + Performers

Children's Outreach Department

Two children use a computer at the library.

Books, Materials & Digital Access

Ensuring the collection remains vibrant and diverse, offering free access to the latest literature, educational media, and research tools for every visitor. Foundation support provides $175,000 towards the cost of new books & materials each year.

Foundation Support Includes:

Online Tutoring

Job Resources

Digital Streaming 

Adrian Miller speaking at the Columbus Public Library.

Innovative Programming

Taking the library beyond its walls to provide books, resources, and tech access to neighborhoods and organizations across the Chattahoochee Valley.

Programs Funded Include:

Columbus Children's Book Festival

Author Visits 

Food & the Soul of America Programming

Bookmobile Services

Two women reading books at the Library.

Welcoming Spaces for All

Supporting our existing branches to renovate & redesign their spaces to keep our libraries open and free for our neighbors.

Foundation Support Includes: 

Branch Upgrades & Renovations

Furniture

Technology 

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