About the Grosse Pointe Library Foundation

We believe that strong libraries build strong communities

How We Got Started

The Grosse Pointe Library Foundation was established in 2004 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the services and ensuring the financial stability of the Grosse Pointe Public Library System.

Key Characteristics

Effective advocacy for support of the Grosse Pointe Libraries
Dedicated commitment to raising private donor funding
Rigorous transparency, stewardship, and growth of all monies raised
Outstanding public accountability and transparency with sustained public trust

Our Accomplishments

Gifts made to the Foundation have supported many programs, enhancements, and additions to the Grosse Pointe Public Library over the past 17 years.

Major Projects

Creation of the Ewald Branch
Preservation of the Marcel Breuer designed Central Branch
Preservation of the world class art housed at the Central Branch
Purchase of a van to deliver books between branches and schools
Construction of ADA compliant ramp at the Central Branch
Creation of Central Plaza- an inviting and accessible open-air space at the Central Branch
Expansion of Adele Huebner Youth Room at Central
Improvements and upgrades to exterior at Ewald
Restoration of Herbert Matter Mural at Central
Technology upgrades at all branches
Funds for internships to support branches and staff
Vivien McDonald scholarship at Wayne State University

Programs

Books on the Lake
Authors to the Pointe

Staff Appreciation

Celebrations
Retirement recognition
Training expenses

“In the nonstop tsunami of global information, librarians provide us with floaties and teach us to swim.”

- Linton Weeks

Staff and Leadership

GPLF Staff

Paige Domzalski, Executive Director
paige@gplf.org
313-640-4683

Board of Directors

Andrew Spearman, President
Lauren McGregor, Vice President
Annette Cataldi, Secretary
Abby Ward, Treasurer
Mindy Barry
Norah Lapolla
Sandy MacMechan
Jeni Nazarko
Carly Russell
Nancy Gandelot Spearman

Library Board of Trustees Liaisons:
Greg Bowens
Susan Larsen
Paul Rentenbach

“Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities.”

– R. David Lankes

Reports and Financials

Here you can find a selection of the Foundation’s latest documents in PDF format. Please click the button to download the document. For more information, please contact us.