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In 2020, the Altadena Library Foundation's Taste of 'Dena fundraiser raised enough money to support the purchase of a vehicle for the Altadena Libraries' new mobile library program: Curiosity Connection! But that was just the beginning of this exciting new program. Your gift will support our libraries' ability to provide mobile library services, bringing critical Wi-Fi access, literacy resources, educational programs, and more to every corner of our community.
Foundation funds have previously supported the restoration of the Main Library's painting, “Millard Canyon at Granite Gate” by George Gardner Symons. While we reimagine our library buildings in 2021, other pieces may also need to be restored. Library staff is also planning art curation and programs; your gift will support their efforts to promote and celebrate art in our libraries and the community.
Library staff are working to strengthen local Little Free Libraries (LFLs) by keeping them stocked and sharing literacy resources across Altadena. LFLs can become future stops for our mobile library and allow our libraries to promote literacy by meeting learners where they are. A goal of the program is also to install new LFLs in underserved areas.

Make a General Donation

Giving a financial gift is so much more than clicking on a "Donate Now" button. Choosing to support our library with a generous donation is philanthropy in action. There are various ways you can contribute:
  • Make a secure online gift (or mail a check) to the Altadena Library Foundation
    • You may choose to give an automatic monthly recurring gift
    • You may choose to give an annual or quarterly gift
    • You may give a one-time gift
  • Remember the library in your estate planning
    • You may establish a trust for the library
    • You may name the library in your will
    • You may give a gift of appreciated stock or property
  • Support our events
    • You may purchase tickets for yourself and friends
    • You may sponsor a table at our events
    • You may choose to underwrite an event

A Legacy of Giving: The Bohland  Kumanchik Family

Trudy Bohland is an avid reader and loves libraries. Her older brother Brian introduced her to the library when she was just a child. He helped her choose her very first library book.  Trudy’s favorite childhood books are Mary Poppins and Little Women.  The Bohland Kumanchik family have made annual contributions to the Altadena Library Foundation through the Bohland Family Charitable Gift Fund, founded by the late Jerry Bohland. Now, Trudy and her children ensure that the Bohland Family legacy to support children and local community causes continues to bring joy to children of all ages at the Altadena Libraries.

The Bohland Kumanchik Family has significantly enhanced our libraries with their generosity. Their meaningful gifts have not only improved the Children's space at the Main Library, but have allowed library staff to more effectively address other community needs.

Cynthia, Trudy, and countless others have played key roles in strengthening the libraries' presence in the community. We invite you to join them in helping make the Altadena Library District the resource our unique community deserves.

Below: Cynthia Kumanchik (daughter) and Trudy Bohland (mother) enjoy a mimosa on Mother's Day.

​Support the Foundation with Your Amazon Purchases

Through AmazonSmile, select the Atadena Library Foundation as the organization you want to donate to when you shop online!​
What is amazonsmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
How do i shop on amazonsmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.
Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?
Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.
How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details.
Learn more about AmazonSmile here: program details.
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