Celebrating 25 Years of Service

The Lodi Public Library Foundation was established in 1999 to support the Lodi Public Library’s education and literacy mission. 

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE


With the assistance of the community and businesses, the Foundation “fills the gap” between available public funds and the needs of the Library.

Foundation donors have helped to establish, and continue to support, many of the Library’s innovative literary programs, such as the Homework Help Program, Paws to Read, Children’s Story Time, Computer Learning Center, Adult Literacy Program, access to E-books and online access to Ancestry.com, and much more. The Foundation also provides funding towards much-needed library renovations and expansions in special use areas, such as the Rott Family Children’s section, the Children’s Homework Help room, and the newly constructed Teens@201 special use area.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS


Your support has allowed the Library Foundation to complete the following major projects:

  • Renovation of adult area (tutor room, meeting rooms, computer learning center)
  • Renovation of children’s area (furniture, meeting rooms, murals)
  • New homework help study room
  • New computers and other needed upgrades throughout the library
  • Art and other aesthetic changes inside and outside the library
  • New Teens@201 special use area

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LIBRARY LOVERS SOCIETY

Join a special group of donors who lead the way and ensure that the Lodi Public Library Foundation is able to “fill the gap” and support vital library programs. 

HERITAGE SOCIETY

The financial support that Heritage Society members provide each year allows the Lodi Public Library Foundation to support vital library programs.

ENDOWMENT

This permanent endowment provides long-term support library and foundation programs, special projects, and other needs.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

 Just $31 provides a full year of books for one child and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.

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    Books, Bubbles & Brews

    Thursday, April 16th, 2026

    6:00PM at the Lodi Public Library

    Step into the library for a festive evening featuring sparkling wine, craft brews, delicious small bites, and live music. Guests can take part in a brown bag raffle with prizes including champagne and local craft beers.

    Guests will also be invited to participate in our Golden Bucket appeal following a short message from our new Library Director, Jenni Fontanilla, on the impact of supporting the library. This 21+ in-person fundraiser is a fun way to gather with friends, meet fellow community members, and experience the library in a whole new way.

    Proceeds support the growing needs of the library and help expand the programs and resources our community loves.

    2023 Evening at the Library Fundraiser Event

    Thank You for your Sponsorship!

    • JK Rowling Sponsorship: Library & Literacy Foundation for San Joaquin and Community Foundation of San Joaquin
    • Maya Angelou Sponsorship: Pacific Coast Producers
    • William Shakespeare Sponsorship: Tiger Lines * Dr. and Mrs. Ram and Radhika Rao * Vino Farms * F&M Bank
    • Raold Dahl Sponsorship: Lodi Community Foundation
    • Event Planner: Jennifer Jon Events

    SUPPORTERS