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.

Capital 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

Programs

Books on the Lake
Summer Reading Program
Mini Libraries in all five Pointes

Staff Appreciation

Holiday Celebrations
PPE Purchase for Staff

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

- Linton Weeks

Staff and Leadership

Our Team

Beth Vernon, Executive Director
beth@gplf.org
313-640-4683

Paige Domzalski, Project Coordinator
paige@gplf.org
313-640-4683

Board of Directors

Andrea Abram, President
Paige Niehaus, Vice President
Annette Cataldi, Secretary
Chris Meyer, Treasurer

Mindy Barry
Greg Bowens
Prudence Cole*
Gary Colett
Roger Hull
Sandy MacMechan
John Minnis
Paige Peabody
Megan Conrad Sczygielski*
Andrew Spearman

*also serves as Trustee to the Library Board

“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.

Foundation Newsletter

2020 Annual Audit

Contact Us

Location:
10 Kercheval Ave.
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Other Links:
Grosse Pointe Public Library
Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library

We are happy to answer any of your questions. Email us with any inquiries, or call 313-640-4683 for time sensitive matters.