• We help maintain and extend the collections of books and media
• We underwrite live special programs for all age groups
• We contribute to the buildings, furnishings, and art
• We buy equipment needed for library operation.

Please see below for just some of our past and ongoing contributions.

Collections (Books and Media)

• Funding of the large, indispensable 7-day loan collection of important new fiction and non-fiction.
• A $300,000 contribution to the Vision 21 campaign, which funds the library's science and technology collection, a major Silicon valley resource.
• Support for the maintenance and expansion of the library's collections of books, DVDs, CDs and recorded books

Live Programs

• Funding of library programs for children, teens and adults, including summer reading programs
• Co-sponsorship of community programs such as art lectures, the World Affairs Council and Great Decisions

Buildings

• A $100,000 donation to the 1992 Main Library Expansion
• Financing of the 2006 feasibility study and preliminary plans for expansion of the main library
• Remodeling of Woodland branch

Furnishings

• Chairs for main library program room
• Magazine stands and paperback racks
• Furniture for children and young adults
• Teen furnishings: tables, chairs and bulletin board wall
• Bookcases for Woodland branch
• Furniture repair and reupholstery

 Art

• "Seal Head" sculpture in front of main library
• "Zooscape" outside children's room
• Many large stuffed animals for children's room: the popular Curious George, caterpillars, dogs,....
• Sponsorship of rotating art exhibits

 Library Equipment Purchased

• Automated check out machinery
• Circulation desk for Woodland branch
• Computerized circulation system for Woodland branch
• Computers and printers, including the library's first computer
• Awnings for the main-branch external book drop
• Bike racks
• Electronic bulletin board in the main library lobby
• Film projector and screen
• Wireless sound system
• Space dividers for the staff area

 Other

• We founded LALE (the Los Altos Library Endowment), which, in turn, funds other long term library projects.
• In 1985 we funded additional library open hours, prior to the five year library tax.