Become a Founding Member of the

Advocacy Donor Circle

Join our Advocacy Donor Circle by November 1st to receive VIP Package Passes for Words & Wine 2025 - Raise a Glass to Literacy

Great Libraries Are Built by Donors Like You!

  • $5,000 Library Catalyst

    - VIP package for 6 guests for Words & Wine

    - 4 signed copies of the featured author’s book

    - 2 seats at our inaugural 2026 Spring Signature Donor Luncheon

    - Verbal acknowledgment during the Words & Wine event’s opening remarks

    - Recognition in donor materials through Fall 2026 (print, web, and event signage)

    - A “Proud Library Supporter” decal for display at your home or business

    - Priority invitations to donor library tours

    - Founding Catalyst Member Status in the Library Advocacy Circle -

  • $2500 Library Ally

    - VIP package for 4 guests for Words & Wine

    - 2 signed copies of the featured author’s book

    - 2 seats at our inaugural 2026 Spring Signature Donor Luncheon

    - Recognition in donor materials through Fall 2026 (print, web, and event signage)

    - A “Proud Library Supporter” decal for home or business display

    - Priority invitations to donor library tours

    - Founding Ally Member Status in the Library Advocacy Circle

  • $1000 Library Supporter

    - VIP Package for 2 guests at Words & Wine

    - 1 signed copy of the featured author’s book

    - Recognition in donor materials through Fall 2026 (print, web, and event signage)

    - A “Proud Library Supporter” decal for your home or office

    - Invitation to a donor impact tour

    - Founding Supporting Member Status in the Library Advocacy Circle

  • $500 Friend of the Libraries

    - VIP Package for 2 guests at Words & Wine

    - Recognition in 2025 donor materials

    - A “Proud Library Supporter” decal for your home or office

    - Invitation to a donor impact tour

    - Founding Member Status in the Library Advocacy Circle

Advocacy Circle Donors are encouraged to give by check. This avoids online payment fees for large Donations. If you prefer to give online, please click the button below and consider adding 3.5% to cover the payment fees.

Make Checks Payable:

Foundation For Monterey County Free Libraries

188 Seaside Circle

Marina, CA 93933

As a valued member of the Advocacy Circle, you’ll receive:

  • A monthly insider addition of our BOOKMARK monthly newsletter with updates on the impact of your support

  • Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and Advocacy Donor events

  • VIP Package and Passes to our Signature Event, Word & WIne

  • Priority registration for public events, author talks, and Foundation gatherings

  • Access to a special year-end virtual event highlighting the State of the Monterey County Free Libraries, featuring a live Q&A with the Executive Director

  • Opportunities to engage more deeply in shaping the future of our libraries

Together, we advocate. Together, we amplify impact.

What does it mean to be an Advocacy Circle Donor?

Become part of a growing movement that champions free access to information, lifelong learning, and strong communities. Watch our highlight reel from last year’s Words & Wine and discover community in library advocacy.

As an Advocacy Circle Donor, you are more than a supporter — you are a voice for equity, education, and access. Your gift helps raise awareness of the vital role libraries play in community well-being and directly supports literacy programs across Monterey County. You ensure that free, trusted spaces for learning, connection, and opportunity continue to thrive — in every town, every neighborhood, for every generation.