Eckhart Library Foundation

06/03/2026

Stop by the Eckhart Library Foundation booth at 🍓Strawberries Around the Fountain🍓 at Eckhart Public Library for a FREE family photo and take home a complimentary 4x6 print! We're proud to support the Friends of Eckhart Public Library, Inc. and this beloved community tradition. We can't wait to see your smiles!

05/06/2026

Thank you for your support Auburn Classic Noon Lions Club! Sign up for their golf outing and support the Community Gathers Here project with Eckhart Public Library.

04/13/2026

We were grateful to gather last week for a special Eckhart Library Foundation tea—an afternoon centered on connection, shared history, and appreciation for the community that continues to sustain the library.

Guests enjoyed a guided tea tasting, learned more about the rich connection between the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and the library, and helped select the 2026 Signature Tea Blend.

We were also pleased to share an update on the Community Gathers Here initiative. To date, $32,180 has been committed to the project, and we were honored to present a check to Eckhart Public Library for $24,180 in gifts received so far, made possible through the generosity of this community.

This experience was made possible through the thoughtful contributions of many:

• Lori Berndt of The Olive Twist, for leading our tea tasting
• Brandon Anderson and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum for hosting and sharing their expertise
• Nagel's GardenHouse for the beautiful flowers
• Betty Conrad, Susan Buttermore, Margaret Buttermore, and Janet Nagel for the stunning décor
• Students from Impact Institute for preparing the refreshments
• And Jim Farlow for bringing Charles Eckhart to life as our special guest

We are especially thankful for those who joined us. Your presence and continued support ensure the library remains a place for all, now and for generations to come.

03/24/2026

🌿 Community Gathers Here Update 🌿

We’re excited to share that we’ve reached 60% of our goal, raising $30,180 toward $50,000 to enhance the outdoor space at Eckhart Public Library!

This progress is thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, including support from the DeKalb County Women Care 100+, Auburn Classic Noon Lions Club, the Auburn High School Class of 1960, and many individual donors. Because of this momentum, we’re now expecting furniture to be in place in early June—just in time for Strawberries Around the Fountain 🍓

There’s still more to do, and every gift helps bring this vision to life.
👉 Learn more: eckhartlibraryfoundation.org/cgh

03/17/2026

We're lucky to work with a community of donors and supporters whose generosity helps ensure lasting support for Eckhart Public Library. Grateful for you, today and every day.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

03/12/2026

We enjoyed having the opportunity to talk with Eckhart Public Library staff this morning! Thank you for having us!

Thank you for your patience this morning!

We had a delayed opening to have a staff training.

In addition to hearing about the work Eckhart Library Foundation is doing, we also learned about the vast offerings available at Bowen Health in Auburn and learned about communication and overall workflows. Thank you to Hailey from Eckhart Library Foundation and Mary from Bowen Health for joining us early this morning!

03/11/2026

The outdoor space at Eckhart Public Library has long been a place where our community naturally gathers—families, readers, neighbors, and friends. Through Community Gathers Here, we’re enhancing the space with shaded tables, new benches, a natural playscape, and charging access to make it even more welcoming and functional for everyone.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re already about halfway to our goal! Every gift helps strengthen this beloved gathering place.

👉 Learn more: eckhartlibraryfoundation.org/cgh

03/02/2026

We’re proud to share that the Eckhart Library Foundation has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability! This designation reflects our commitment to stewarding every dollar with care, sharing our work honestly, and building trust with the community we’re here to serve.

View our Candid profile at https://tinyurl.com/mrycvaf4

02/26/2026

Thank you for sharing about the support for this exciting project!

You can learn more about the Community Gathers Here project at eckhartlibraryfoundation.org/cgh

Each quarter, DeKalb County 100 Women Who Care demonstrate the collective impact of local women, contributing $100 and learning about nonprofits making a significant difference in the community. Recently, the

02/25/2026

Support the Friends of Eckhart Public Library, Inc. today at Mad Anthony's!!

We are so excited about the Friends of Eckhart Public Library, Inc. Dine2Donate at Mad Anthony Brewing's Auburn Taproom that we couldn't wait until then to get lunch!

Mark your calendars for a great opportunity to have some great food for a great cause! Friends of Eckhart Public Library will be partnering with Mad Anthony's Auburn Tap Room for a Dine to Donate event on Wednesday, February 25th, from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm.

Dine-in and carry-out orders qualify for this Dine to Donate, so let them know you want to support Friends of Eckhart Public Library and show the flyer (available below) when you order!

A portion of all sales during this event will be donated to Friends of Eckhart Public Library to support the programming and services of Eckhart Public Library. These funds are instrumental for so many library initiatives, including providing prize books for children and teens in our community.

https://epl-lib.libcal.com/event/14765951