The Public Library Foundation of Collier County
Strong Library. Healthy Community.
The Public Library Foundation of Collier County serves as a dedicated philanthropic partner and advocate for the Library, securing and stewarding private investment and building civic support that extend the Library's capacity beyond what public funding alone can provide.
Why Your Help Is Needed
"A community as extraordinary as Collier County deserves an extraordinary public library system."
10
Libraries
2M+
visitors annually
440k+
full-time Residents
Collier County is an extraordinary community rich in resources, talent, generosity, education, and people who believe in giving back. The Foundation mobilizes that unique mix to ensure the Collier County Public Library reflects the very best of what we are and opens doors for everyone here.
Libraries transform lives. In them, children discover the joy of reading, students find a quiet place to learn, families access technology, and people of all ages explore, connect, and discover. By providing free access to information, technology, ideas, experiences, and one another, libraries create opportunity for all—and, for children especially, expand the sense of what is possible.
Public funding provides essential support. This Foundation brings together year-round and seasonal residents, businesses, foundations, and community partners to move beyond essential and into a library system that sets the standard for excellence. Our libraries belong to all of us. By investing in them, the remarkable resources of this community unleash greater opportunity for everyone—now and into the future.
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Ways to Support
There are many ways to make a difference. Join us at an event, give your time, or make a gift that will last a lifetime.
Best of Times Parties
These gatherings hosted by generous library supporters offer unforgettable experiences and opportunities for connection.
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Library Ball: Chapter One
An elegant, black-tie evening celebrating the written word and the community that loves it is being planned for Season 2028.
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Volunteer
Stuff an envelope, send an email, throw a party, or learn about any of the myriad ways you can help with the vital work of the Foundation.
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Donate
Your gift builds the relationships and resources needed to expand access, enrich learning, and invest in Collier County Library’s future.
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Join hundreds of community members who believe that a strong library builds a healthy community today, and for generations to come.