Humboldt Library Foundation

06/01/2026

We're excited to share more of the stories, people, and impact behind the Humboldt Library Foundation.

Follow us on Instagram for stories about our impact, the people who make our work possible, and the programs that help strengthen libraries throughout Humboldt County. Every book, program, and opportunity has a story behind it, and we'd love to share those stories with you.

If you believe in the power of libraries, we'd be grateful if you'd follow our new Instagram account, like this post, and share it with friends and family to help us spread the word. Every share helps us connect with more people who care about keeping our libraries strong and accessible for everyone.

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Thank you for supporting our libraries and the community they serve.

06/01/2026

For Gregg Gold, PhD, the library changed the course of his life. “I would not have a PhD if it was not for my public library,” Gregg shares. “The public library gave me access to books and the knowledge necessary to successfully do research so I could be admitted to my PhD program.”

Today, Gregg supports the Humboldt Library Foundation because he believes libraries are “an essential and vital resource for everyone in the community.” Stories like his are a reminder that libraries open doors, create opportunities, and provide access to knowledge for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Thank you, Gregg, for supporting our libraries and helping ensure these resources continue serving our community for generations to come.

05/28/2026

Did you know the Humboldt Library Foundation helps fund nearly 60% of new books in our local libraries? That means more stories on the shelves, more up-to-date resources, and more opportunities for our community to learn, explore, and grow. And books are just part of the story.

Part of the $200,000 raised also supported digital collections like Libby, research tools like genealogy laptops, equipment and technology upgrades, and programs that keep our libraries welcoming and accessible for everyone. Thank you to our donors for making this possible.

Interested in getting involved?
Learn more on our website or donate at: humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/donate/

05/08/2026

Your next library visit could look like this. Thanks to support from the Humboldt Library Foundation and its generous donors, Library at Your Door provides contactless home delivery service for eligible Humboldt County Library patrons living within 5 miles of the Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Fortuna branch libraries.

Whether it’s your next favorite novel, a movie night pick, or audiobooks to brighten the week, we’re here to help make the library more accessible for our community.

Interested in signing up? Call 707-269-1954 or fill out the form at https://humboldtgov.org/FormCenter/Library-10/Library-at-Your-Door-Application-Form-273

04/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome Cindy Hori to the Humboldt Library Foundation Board.

For Cindy, libraries have always been more than just buildings. They were a place of discovery, curiosity, and encouragement from a young age, where a lifelong love of learning first took root.

That passion carried her through a career in finance and accounting, where she has spent years supporting organizations and helping others better understand the financial side of their work.

She currently serves as Finance Director at Cypress Grove Cheese in Arcata. Now, Cindy brings both her professional expertise and her deep appreciation for libraries to HLF, supporting the spaces that continue to inspire learning and connection.

Please join us in welcoming Cindy to the board!

04/21/2026

Find your joy at the Humboldt County Library!

04/20/2026

Donor Spotlight: Hannah Eisloeffel

Hannah has loved libraries for as long as she can remember. She visits both the Eureka Main Library and the Fortuna branch with her daughter several times a week. “We probably check out thirty books a week,” she laughs. “We read together for an hour every night, and she reads even more on her own during the day. Watching her fall in love with books has been amazing.”

The library is more than a place to borrow books. It’s “the heartbeat of the community,” filled with connection, learning, and shared experiences. She especially loves the Buy a Book fundraiser, where donated books carry nameplates honoring loved ones. “Their name doesn’t fade,” she says. “It keeps living on through stories.”

The library is woven into her family’s daily life. “Having the library as part of your life is so rewarding in ways you don’t even realize,” she says. “It’s something that gets passed down. I imagine my daughter will be a library donor someday too, because of what the library has done for her.”

Thank you, Hannah, for helping keep our libraries full of life.

04/09/2026

Because of generous donors, the Humboldt Library Foundation was able to give back in a big way last year. Thanks to HLF grants, $200,000 went directly to support our local libraries. That means new books, expanded digital resources, updated equipment, and programs that keep our libraries welcoming, accessible, and full of life.

Libraries are more than buildings. They are places for learning, connection, and opportunity for everyone. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. Your support truly makes a difference.

Want to be part of this impact?
Learn more on our website or donate at: humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/donate/

02/13/2026

Share your love of reading with your Valentine!

This Valentine’s Day, share the love by joining the Book a Month Club in honor of your loved one.

http://humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/ways-to-give/buy-a-book/

02/02/2026

Check out this video, "The librarians” trailer https://share.google/D0rFfFvcw8tEAXCbU

The Librarians
February 9 at 10pm on KEET TV
When Texas lawmakers move to review library books, librarians find themselves on the front lines of a national battle. Across the country, challenges to library collection standards—particularly those involving race and LGBTQIA+ content—are reshaping education and public life. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians examines the broader consequences of this movement.

NOW PLAYING IN SELECT THEATERS America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS, a new feature documentary from Academy Award® nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping...