What We Fund

Every library program you love—story times, game nights, author visits, DIY craft classes and more—exists because of the Friends of Duncan Library. 

Every dollar raised from membership and fundraising efforts goes directly back into Duncan Library. Duncan Friends funding doubles the City’s budget for new books, matching it dollar for dollar so more adults and kids get to take home something great.

Duncan Library was voted the Heart of Del Ray in 2024 for its importance to the community and your support helps us continue this vital work.

storytime

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yoga

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adult + youth book clubs

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authors’ consortium

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after-school activities

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spitfire supplies

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dungeons & dragons

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new picnic tables

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expanded bestseller collections

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community sharing shelves

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storytime 〰️ yoga 〰️ adult + youth book clubs 〰️ authors’ consortium 〰️ after-school activities 〰️ spitfire supplies 〰️ dungeons & dragons 〰️ new picnic tables 〰️ expanded bestseller collections 〰️ community sharing shelves 〰️

A group of women sitting around a table in a library, painting watercolor art on paper, with paints, brushes, and water cups.

Duncan Friends in Action

Collections

Purchased more than 50% of the books in the Children and Adult collections.

Children playing with and sorting LEGO bricks on the floor, some building structures and others organizing the pieces.

Programming

Sponsored close to 1,000 youth and adult programs—including programs attended by more than than 25,000 babies, toddlers and preschoolers!

Group of six people sitting around a large table in a library playing a rousing game of Dungeons & Dragons. The room has brick walls, shelves with books, and large windows.

Fundraising

Raised thousands of dollars from semi-annual book sales, donations and local business sponsorships.

Volunteers

Logged thousands of volunteer hours sorting books, staffing events and promoting Duncan Friends in the community.