The White Plains Library Foundation hosted its first gala in several years, attracting a strong showing of Library supporters. Held on Saturday, March 25th, the Gala, entitled Celebrating the Freedom to Read, addressed censorship and book banning. After dinner on the Library's first floor, attendees headed to the auditorium to honor White Plains resident Oren J. Teicher, former CEO of the American Booksellers Association, Board member of National Coalition Against Censorship, and 2019 recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. In keeping with the theme, the Foundation also welcomed special guest
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Foundation Gala
The Foundation’s 2023 Gala, Celebrating the Freedom to Read, will take place on Saturday, March 25th, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Please join us for dinner followed by a an entertaining program, (finally) together in the Library! The Foundation is honoring White Plains resident Oren J. Teicher, former CEO of the American Booksellers Association, Board member of National Coalition Against Censorship, and 2019 recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. In keeping with the theme, the Foundation is thrilled to welcome special guest Kerri Maher. She’ll be talking with us about her new
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WPLF Board of Directors
Beth Kava, President & Secretary Kristine Holden, Vice President Graham Trelstad, Vice President Janet Bailey, Treasurer James Benerofe Denise D’Ambrosio Yuki Itoh Haynes Joan Kass Brian Kenney Barbara R. Loucks Jessica Rao Lonski Aron Pasternack Paul Schwarz Gail Schwartz Renee Shanker Don Simmons, Jr. John Steward Nicholas R. Wolff Foundation Home Page
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Info for Donors
Thank you for supporting the White Plains Library Foundation! Mailing Address 100 Martine Avenue White Plains, New York 10601 Federal Tax ID 13-3943091 The Foundation appreciates gifts of stock. Please contact us for bank transfer instructions. Contact Nancy Rubini, WPLF Executive Director (nrubini@whiteplainslibrary.org) Foundation 914-422-1495 Library Administration 914-422-1407 Return the Foundation Home Page Here whiteplainslibrary.org/foundation Donate on-line Here
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The Library’s Future – Planned Gifts
The White Plains Library Foundation is dedicated to the long term success of the Library and we hope you'll join us in thinking about the future. Public libraries benefit from planned gifts that make it possible to adapt to changing community needs, especially during uncertain economic cycles that can affect government budgets. That's why we're asking you to consider providing instructions in your will for a planned gift. Making plans for a future gift creates a legacy for generations to come and helps ensure the Library stays responsive, innovative, and accessible. Bequests are a common type of planned gift and it's
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