Humboldt Library Foundation

Humboldt Library Foundation Humboldt Library Foundation raises funds to support Humboldt County Libraries.

Donor Spotlight: Adalynn “Addy” McMahon PeacockAt just 8 years old, Addy already has a special appreciation for the libr...
09/02/2026

Donor Spotlight: Adalynn “Addy” McMahon Peacock

At just 8 years old, Addy already has a special appreciation for the library.

“In my opinion, the library is a great place to learn and have fun. The librarians help you find books you didn’t even know about. I think everyone enjoys a great book from the library because books are like an adventure in your mind.”

Addy also loves attending story hour with her younger siblings, Clara, 5, and Milo, 2.

“All in all, the library has something for everyone.”

Addy comes from a family of library supporters, including her mom, Morgan McMahon, and her great-grandmother. It is a wonderful reminder that a love of libraries can be shared across generations.

Thank you to the families who support the Humboldt Library Foundation and help make our libraries places where children can learn and discover a love of reading.

Support libraries at humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/donate/

A new resource is now available for anyone interested in exploring Humboldt County’s history and genealogy! Thanks to th...
08/26/2026

A new resource is now available for anyone interested in exploring Humboldt County’s history and genealogy! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Humboldt Library Foundation purchased a laptop for the Humboldt Room at the Eureka Main Library dedicated to “Humboldt County Pioneer Families and Related Parties 1853–1930,” a genealogy database created by Larry Allen.

What began as Larry’s research into his own Humboldt County ancestors grew into an incredible collection of more than 77,000 people and their family connections. The database is available for anyone to explore. Stop by the Humboldt Room at the Eureka Main Library and discover a new connection to Humboldt County’s past.

Help us continue making resources like this available to our community. Your donation supports programs, tools and opportunities that keep Humboldt County libraries thriving.

Donate today: https://humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/donate/

Thank you, Pierson Building Center, for your incredible support of the Humboldt Library Foundation!As a valued sponsor s...
08/10/2026

Thank you, Pierson Building Center, for your incredible support of the Humboldt Library Foundation!

As a valued sponsor since 2009, Pierson Building Center has played an important role in strengthening our libraries and the communities they serve. Their longstanding generosity supports welcoming spaces where people of all ages can learn, connect and grow.

We’re grateful for their continued partnership and commitment to building a stronger Humboldt County.

Donor Spotlight: Kenzie MullenKenzie Mullen has devoted her life to libraries and the communities they serve.Her career ...
08/06/2026

Donor Spotlight: Kenzie Mullen

Kenzie Mullen has devoted her life to libraries and the communities they serve.

Her career began in Crescent City, where she worked at the Crescent City Library and drove the Bookmobile throughout beautiful Del Norte County. After three years, she moved to Humboldt County, serving at the Eureka Main Library, the Arcata Branch for seven years and, finally, the Trinidad Library for 30 years.

Throughout her career, Kenzie loved helping patrons connect with the resources they needed. She also saw firsthand the meaningful and lasting impact that libraries and the Bookmobile can have on people’s lives.

Kenzie and her husband, Mike, have included the Humboldt Library Foundation in their estate plan to ensure that their support continues well into the future. Kenzie hopes their gift will help the Library not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.

Thank you, Kenzie, for your lifetime of service to our library system, and thank you to both Kenzie and Mike for investing in its future.

Summer road trip? In this economy?If high gas prices are keeping you closer to home, let a great book take you somewhere...
07/29/2026

Summer road trip? In this economy?

If high gas prices are keeping you closer to home, let a great book take you somewhere new instead. Revisit a classic like On the Road by Jack Kerouac, or discover a contemporary favorite like The Road to Tender Hearts. Travel stories offer adventure, discovery, and escape, with no packing required.

Your next journey could begin with a library card. With support from the Humboldt Library Foundation, plenty of travel and adventure books are waiting to take you places.

Stop by your local library, choose your next destination, and start your staycation between the pages.

Thank you, Michele McKeegan and Patty Berg!
07/14/2026

Thank you, Michele McKeegan and Patty Berg!

We’re thrilled to support the 51st annual Children’s Author Festival with a $5,000 contribution! Humboldt Library Founda...
07/14/2026

We’re thrilled to support the 51st annual Children’s Author Festival with a $5,000 contribution! Humboldt Library Foundation Board Vice President Peter LaVallee recently presented the check to festival coordinators Linda Lorvig, Joan Williams and Becky Giacomini.

Taking place October 14–17, 2026, this beloved festival will once again bring authors, stories and the joy of reading to children throughout Humboldt County. We’re proud to help make this special tradition possible.

Did you know the Humboldt Library Foundation helps make Libby possible for our local libraries? Because of this support,...
07/02/2026

Did you know the Humboldt Library Foundation helps make Libby possible for our local libraries? Because of this support, anyone with a library card can borrow thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free from their phone, tablet, or computer.

Whether you're discovering a new bestselling novel, listening to an audiobook on a walk, helping a child develop a love of reading, or exploring a new hobby, Libby makes the library more accessible for everyone in our community. The Humboldt Library Foundation is proud to support digital library access because everyone in our community deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and connect wherever life takes them.

Highlights of Libby:
• Free with your library card
• Thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
• No late fees
• Easy to use on phones, tablets, and computers

Thank you for supporting the Humboldt Library Foundation and helping expand access to reading and lifelong learning throughout our community.

Through the Humboldt Library Foundation’s Buy a Book initiative, your donation helps bring new books, music, and more to...
06/26/2026

Through the Humboldt Library Foundation’s Buy a Book initiative, your donation helps bring new books, music, and more to Humboldt County Libraries. You can also dedicate a book in honor or memory of someone special, with a personalized bookplate placed inside the book.

Ways to Support:
• Donate a Book — $25
• Buy a Shelf — $500
• Join the Book a Month Club

Last year alone, Humboldt County libraries circulated more than 519,000 items to our community. Your support helps keep knowledge, curiosity, and lifelong learning accessible for everyone.

Learn more or get started today:
https://humboldtlibraryfoundation.org/ways-to-give/buy-a-book/

Every book borrowed. Every child at storytime. Every community program. Every lifelong learner. Our local libraries make...
06/23/2026

Every book borrowed. Every child at storytime. Every community program. Every lifelong learner. Our local libraries makes it all possible, and your support helps make the them even stronger.

The Humboldt Library Foundation helps fund programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich lives throughout our community. When you give, you're investing in literacy, learning, and access for people of all ages. Thank you for helping our libraries continue to inspire, educate, and connect our community.

Scan the QR code or donate online today:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MBDC65KMPK2Q2

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