Yolo County Library Foundation

A nonprofit organization

$1,625 raised by 9 donors

13% complete

$12,500 Goal

Passionate about Equity and Library Access across Yolo County? 

Support the Yolo County Library Foundation.


Yolo County Library Foundation (YCLF) is a 501c3 organization dedicated to strengthening the entire Yolo County Library system because every Yolo County resident deserves equitable access to library services, materials, and literacy.

Since 2016, the Yolo County Library Foundation has funded literacy materials and programs from children and adults-- especially those in our most under-resourced communities-- across all 8 branch libraries and remote service areas, so no one is left behind.

Today, our libraries and those who need them most are under threat. 
Now, more than ever, they need our financial support.

As the county-wide "Friends of the Library" group, YCLF is the only organization solely funding system-wide requests for programs, materials, and services across the entire Yolo County Library network.



Our 4 Core Funding Priorities:

1. Early Literacy Programming– so children read for life.

2. Early Literacy Toolkits– to build home libraries.

3. Summer and Winter Reading Programs- to encourage year-round reading.

4. English Language Learning Programs- to empower our diverse communities.



📚  Currently, only 48% of Yolo County children read at grade level by 3rd grade.

“The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” 
                                             - National Commission on Reading

Through your support, YCLF helps:

  • place more books into homes
    Giveaway books are distributed through the Yolo County Library bookmobile and system-wide programs. 
  • fund programs that close literacy gaps 
    Library services and materials are essential for those not just at the 8 branches of the library, but especially in the remote regions of Yolo County.


In 2024, with your support, YCLF donated $14,000 for 5,250 giveaway books.
With your help, we can give even more in 2025!

Donate to the Yolo County Library Foundation this Big Day of Giving. 

Help us support our county-wide library system so every resident has access to literacy tools and resources to thrive.

Mission

Yolo County Library Foundation supports and enhances the services of Yolo County Library to meet the needs of our communities.

Needs

$25 buys 7-10 giveaway books

$100 buys 30-50 giveaway books

$500 buys 140-160 giveaway books

Equity Statement

We envision a community where every Yolo resident has equitable access to services, literacy support, and educational enrichment to achieve their best life.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Yolo County Library Foundation

other names

YCLF

Year Established

2016

Tax id (EIN)

82-2894159

Mission Category

Community Improvement, Capacity Building

Operating Budget

$0-$50,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program

Demographics Served

Low-income individuals/families, Youth & Children, General population

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Local Counties Served

Yolo

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

PO Box 51
Davis, CA 95617

Service areas

Yolo County, CA, US

Phone

530-666-8002

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