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When the Ferguson, Missouri library stayed open and offered ice water, air conditioning and rest to a weary and frightened community last fall, word spread quickly. Why Libraries Matter ( continued, page 2 top ) of Freddie Gray’s death. Shortly before 2 p.m. that day, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Manager Melanie Townsend Diggs noticed a group moving toward the library, located at the epicenter of the unrest. She consulted with Pratt library CEO Dr. Carla Hayden, then quietly locked the doors and asked staff to shepherd patrons—including the many unaccompanied children who visit the library daily after school—to the downstairs children’s section. There, away from the windows, the children played computer games and adults waited anxiously while the CVS store across the street erupted in flames. By 5 p.m. it was safe to leave through a side door and everyone made it home safely. There was a palpable feeling of sadness in the air on Tuesday April 28. Pockets throughout the city were damaged by the previous day’s unrest. Fires were still smoldering, storefronts and restaurants were boarded up, City schools were closed and many businesses told their employees to stay home. But there really was no question whether the Pratt Library—all branches included—would open. Pratt CEO Dr. Carla Hayden hung the “open” sign on the Pennsylvania Avenue branch door herself, and she and branch staff spent the day greeting and serving anyone and everyone. It was business as usual for a community that needed some usual. Managing an urban library branch is not a glamorous job. Juggling schedules, problem solving for sometimes very angry patrons, and addressing the occasional plumbing emergency fill most days. This work is all part of being a valuable community resource. Certainly April 28 was different; the Pratt and Melanie Townsend Diggs did not go unnoticed by the media. By the end of the day Melanie N EWS OUTLETS and social media shared admiration—and surprise—for the library and its role as a safe community gathering space. Pratt librarians and patrons, however, were not surprised. During heat waves, snowstorms, power outages and tough economic times the library is always there. Open, welcoming and ready to serve. Sometimes the work is easy. Few things are more gratifying than reading books and making crafts with a group of preschoolers, finding just the right books to grab the interest of a second grader who doesn’t like to read, or helping a homeless adult create an email account and apply for a job. Other days are not so easy. On Monday April 27, unrest broke out across Baltimore in the wake Come in, we're open! for donors and friends of the library Summer 2015 VOL. 14 Dr. Hayden welcomes Senator Barbara Mikulski, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsak to visit the branch and discuss the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. CARLA’S COLUMN It's alright, we're here for you During the Baltimore unrest, I was standing by a little girl outside the Pratt’s Pennsylvania Avenue Branch when the streets were flooded with protestors, police officers and media from around the world. HE GIRL LOOKED UP AT ME and asked: “What's the matter?” Her voice was echoed by children throughout the neighborhood during that volatile time. The Pratt Library has been part of Baltimore’s fabric for more than 125 years. The unrest both here and in Ferguson, MO put the spotlight on the importance of libraries as a safe haven. Our role has evolved to a place offering much more than books. Since the unrest, and with the help of generous donors, we have expanded our community programs including summer meals for children and teens at six Pratt Library branches. This fall, Lawyer in the Library will provide free legal services to patrons. The Pratt Library staff's actions were applauded at the recent American Library Association Conference in San Francisco, attended by over 20,000 professionals. Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Manager Melanie Townsend Diggs received the People First Award, and School and Student Services Coordinator Deborah Taylor received the Coretta Scott King- Virginia Hamilton for Lifetime Achievement Award. I know I speak for all library staff when I say our biggest achievement is serving our patrons every day. Our promise is what I told the girl outside the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch during the unrest: “It’s alright, we’re here for you.” CARLA D. HAYDEN, Chief Executive Officer CARLA D. HAYDEN Chief Executive Officer T IN THIS ISSUE 2 Regarding Central: Central Library Renovation FAQ Funding the Campaign: Making Progress 3 Giving: Embracing Change in Philanthropy Our Story: The Mittenthal Family 4 Meet the Staff—The Department of Institutional Advancement Pratt Potpourri Coming to the Pratt

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When the Ferguson, Missouri library stayed open and offered ice water, air conditioning and rest to a weary and frightened community last fall, word spread quickly.

Why Libraries Matter

( continued, page 2 top )

of Freddie Gray’s death. Shortly before 2 p.m. that day, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Manager Melanie Townsend Diggs noticed a group moving toward the library, located at the epicenter of the unrest. She consulted with Pratt library CEO Dr. Carla Hayden, then quietly locked the doors and asked staff to shepherd patrons—including the many unaccompanied children who visit the library daily after school—to the downstairs children’s section. There, away from the windows, the children played computer games and adults waited anxiously while the CVS store across the street erupted in flames. By 5 p.m. it was safe to leave through a side door and everyone made it home safely.

There was a palpable feeling of sadness in the air on Tuesday April 28. Pockets throughout the city were damaged by the previous day’s unrest. Fires were still smoldering, storefronts and restaurants were boarded up, City schools were closed and many businesses told their employees to stay home. But there really was no question whether the Pratt Library—all branches included—would open. Pratt CEO Dr. Carla Hayden hung the “open” sign on the Pennsylvania Avenue

branch door herself, and she and branch staff spent the day greeting and serving anyone and everyone. It was business as usual for a community that needed some usual.

Managing an urban library branch is not a glamorous job. Juggling schedules, problem solving for sometimes very angry patrons, and addressing the occasional plumbing emergency fill most days. This work is all part of being a valuable community resource. Certainly April 28 was different; the Pratt and Melanie Townsend Diggs did not go unnoticed by the media. By the end of the day Melanie

NEWS OUTLETS and social media shared admiration—and surprise—for the library and its role as a safe community gathering space. Pratt librarians and patrons, however, were not surprised. During heat waves, snowstorms, power outages and tough economic times the

library is always there. Open, welcoming and ready to serve.

Sometimes the work is easy. Few things are more gratifying than reading books and making crafts with a group of preschoolers, finding just the right books to grab the interest of a second grader who doesn’t like to read, or helping a homeless adult create an email account and apply for a job.

Other days are not so easy. On Monday April 27, unrest broke out across Baltimore in the wake

Comein,we'reopen!

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Dr. Hayden welcomes Senator Barbara Mikulski, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsak to visit the branch and discuss the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

CARLA’S COLUMN

It's alright, we're here for youDuring the Baltimore unrest, I was standing by a little girl outside the Pratt’s Pennsylvania Avenue Branch when the streets were flooded with protestors, police officers and media from around the world.

HE GIRL LOOKED UP AT ME and asked: “What's the matter?” Her voice was echoed by children throughout the neighborhood during that volatile time.

The Pratt Library has been part of Baltimore’s fabric for more than 125 years. The unrest both here and in Ferguson, MO

put the spotlight on the importance of libraries as a safe haven. Our role has evolved to a place offering much more than books. Since the unrest, and with the help of generous donors, we have expanded our

community programs including summer meals for children and teens at six Pratt Library branches. This fall, Lawyer in the Library will provide free legal services to patrons.

The Pratt Library staff's actions were applauded at the recent American Library Association Conference in San

Francisco, attended by over 20,000 professionals. Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Manager Melanie Townsend Diggs received the People First Award, and School and Student Services Coordinator Deborah Taylor received the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton for Lifetime Achievement Award.

I know I speak for all library staff when I say our biggest achievement is serving our patrons every day. Our promise is what I told the girl outside the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch during the unrest: “It’s alright, we’re here for you.”

CARLA D. HAYDEN, Chief Executive Officer

CARLA D. HAYDEN Chief Executive Officer

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IN THIS ISSUE

2 Regarding Central: Central Library Renovation FAQ

Funding the Campaign: Making Progress

3 Giving: Embracing Change in Philanthropy

Our Story: The Mittenthal Family

4 Meet the Staff—The Department of Institutional Advancement

Pratt Potpourri

Coming to the Pratt

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PRATT CAMPAIGN FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONSDonor list as of 7.1.15

$3 MILLIONThe Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

Foundation

$2 MILLIONMoser Family Philanthropic Fund

$1 MILLIONEddie C. & C. Sylvia BrownJames & Sylvia EarlSidney & Jean Silber

$500,000 - $999,999France-Merrick Foundation, Inc.The Hackerman FamilyJames & Mary Miller

$250,000 - $499,999The Jacob & Hilda Blaustein

Foundation, Inc.Mary Catherine BuntingMs. Nancy L. Dorman &

Mr. Stanley MazaroffEarl & Darielle Linehan

Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds

The Middendorf FoundationPratt ContemporariesGeorge RocheT. Rowe Price Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999The Abell FoundationVirginia K. Adams & Neal M.

Friedlander, M.D.The Herbert Bearman FoundationThe Bunting Family FoundationClayton Baker TrustSuzanne F. CohenThe Charles Crane Family

Foundation, Inc.Mr. Edward S. Delaplaine II &

Mr. Todd M. WilsonD.F. Dent and CompanyGohn Family Philanthropic FundThe Halle FamilyPatricia Lasher & Richard JacobsLockhart Vaughan Foundation, Inc.Lois & Philip Macht Family

Philanthropic Fund

Sayra & Neil MeyerhoffPNC FoundationMr. & Mrs. Vernon A. ReidMr. & Mrs. David M. Schwaber

$50,000 - $99,999Mr. Thomas J. Cole*Cecil & Sheryl FlamerMs. Suzanne Pratt O’Connell &

the Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation, Inc.

The Thomas B. and Elizabeth M. Sheridan Foundation, Inc.

Blondell V. & Graylin E. Smith

$25,000 - $49,999Emile A. Bendit & Diane L. Abeloff Barbara & Tom BozzutoStephanie M. BeranThe Harry L. Gladding FoundationDr. Nancy S. Grasmick Benjamin K. GreenwaldAnnie Grossberg & Jacob HodesWendy JachmanClaire & Allan JensenMr. and Mrs. Robert S. Killebrew Jr.The John J. Leidy Foundation

Kate & David PowellAlison & Arnold RichmanBen & Esther Rosenbloom

Foundation, Inc.Jeffrey H. ScherrSolomon & Elaine Snyder Anne & Christopher R. West

$10,000 - $24,999Mark, Marjorie &

Ellison Rodgers CheshireMark & Lisa KaufmanMr. Keith A. LeeThe Herman & Seena Lubcher

Charitable FoundationBen & Dee RosenbergSenator Paul S. Sarbanes

$5,000 - $9,999Elizabeth & Kenneth S. AnecksteinMr. & Mrs. Robert S. HillmanMr. and Mrs. James A. Ulmer IIIRobert & Susan Waldman

$2,500 - $4,999Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Brody

The Honorable Susan K. Gauvey & Dr. David E. Kern

Ms. Toni KeaneNan K. RohrerClair Z. SegalMs. Valerie S. Williams &

Mr. Marc B. SteinerMr. Garland O. Williamson

$1,000-$2,499Mary Hundley DeKuyperMr. & Mrs. Peter EspenshadeDr. Mychelle Y. Farmer &

Mr. James H. DeGraffenreidtMs. Ava Lias-BookerMr. & Mrs. James Piper IIIThe Honorable &

Mrs. George L. Russell IIISandra & Stephen Vicchio

$500-$999The Honorable Barbara A. Hoffman &

Mr. Donald HoffmanMs. Tricia C. Roddy &

Mr. Alexander W. Koff*Deceased

FUNDING THE CAMPAIGN

Making Progress We would like to recognize the generosity of the following donors who are making this extraordinary effort possible. We are also deeply grateful to the generous donors who have contributed to Pratt’s private-support portion

of the campaign. As of July 2015, the Library has raised more than $14.9 million. Join with other generous private donors by making a contribution to the renovation at www.prattlibrary.org/supportcentral

1 Why is the Central Library sometimes referred to as SLRC? Why is the renovation referred to as

the SLRC Renovation? Most official state libraries are located near their respective State Capitols. In Maryland, the Enoch Pratt’s Central Library has filled this role since the General Assembly designated it the State Library Resource Center (SLRC) in 1971. The renovation of the SLRC is a State project and, as such, is primarily state-funded.

2 What is the timeline of the renovation? The renovation is presently in the design contract

documents phase. Central Library / SLRC will remain open to the public during construction, which is projected to start in 2015 and continue through 2018.

3 What is the cost of the construction? Because the SLRC renovation is a state project, Maryland covers

the majority of the cost.Total Budget and Funding Sources for Renovation—STATE OF MARYLAND (bond funds) $ 93,775,000CITY OF BALTIMORE (bond funds) $  5,350,000LIBRARY COMMITMENT (private support) $ 15,000,000TOTAL $114,125,000

4 Will the public service hours of Central be affected? The Central Library will remain open throughout

the renovation with regular hours. The public will receive advance notice of any required changes to those hours of operating.

5 Where will the books and other materials go during renovation? Library materials will be moved

to an accessible location; the checkout process will not change. The Collections Management Division will continue to be responsible for the selection, purchasing,

Central Library Renovation FAQ Construction is scheduled to begin December 2015

processing, cataloging, and preservation of all library materials. An offsite location will be staffed and resourced to accommodate the needs of this critical library operation.

6 Will author programs still be held at the Central Library? Some programs may be held onsite. Judy

Cooper, Chief of Programs and Publications, is working with nearby partner organizations to secure locations for public author programs.

7 Will any staff be relocated? The Central Library will remain open to the public with regular hours;

therefore, public service librarians will remain onsite and accessible to library patrons. The majority of the “behind-the -scenes” Central Library staff will be relocated to help expedite the construction process. Administrative staff will move to an office space nearby on North Charles Street, while the departments that manage the library’s collections, inter-library loan, and shipping services will move to a separate library operations center.

8 How will taxpayer and private dollars be stewarded? The SLRC renovation is led by the

Maryland State Department of General Services and the team includes the project architects and many members of the Pratt Library leadership team, including CEO Carla Hayden. The team meets regularly to keep the project on schedule, monitor the budget and ensure communication.

9 How will the renovated building be different? What will change? The state-of-the-art renovations

to the Central Library will improve the building’s infrastructure and increase opportunities for learning, research, creativity and civic engagement. It will

complement the Pratt’s significant print collection with the latest technologies, welcoming a vibrant future while preserving a cherished historic landmark.Highlights include: Expanded training/conference facilities and more

multi-purpose spaces for the staff and the public “Creation Stations” to fuel creative learning for adults,

teens and children A new Teen and Young Adult wing and an expanded

and restored Children’s Learning Center department A designated Job/Career Center with significantly

expanded facilities for coaching, meetings and even on-site interviews

“Technology Take-out” collections More public computers and up-to-date and integrated

audio-visual equipmentThe collections will be organized to meet the needs of those who use them—i.e. children, teens and adults. This strategy will make it easier for those engaging in research or entertainment. There will be one primary location for each age group when seeking resources. Some of this re-organization is already apparent with the recent moves of the Humanities and Fine Arts Collections to the Mezzanine and First Floor.The Central Library/SLRC will have roving reference librarians with mobile devices to assist library customers more readily.All of the building systems—including the elevators, lighting, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, audio visual and information technology will be upgraded.

had appeared on MSNBC, MTV and WMAR Baltimore, handling these interviews as graciously as she had cared for patrons the previous day. Dr. Hayden was interviewed by a German television network and stories appeared in The Washington Post online, Newsweek, BuzzFeed and Mashable.

Social media exploded with expressions of support for the Pratt; many posts suggested donations to the library. During the first 48 hours more than 70 donors contributed $5,000. Since then the outpouring of love and support for the Pratt has been overwhelming. Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, investors and philanthropists Marc Andreessen and Laura Arillaga-Andreessen reinvigorated the Pratt public computer system with a game-changing gift of more than 200 computers, printers and laptops valued at $170,000. New York businessman, Baltimore native, and former Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees Chair Morris Offit and his wife Nancy donated $300,000 to the university and asked Hopkins President Ron

Daniels and U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings to appropriate the gift; $100,000 was designated for Pratt literacy programs for children. PNC Bank and the United Way also quickly responded; each contributed $25,000 to the Pennsylvania Avenue branch, and 119 individuals contributed nearly $7,500.

As one supporter said on Twitter, “Thanks to the Pratt Library. They’ve been here for years, and they will be here when the cameras are gone.”

So often we are asked why libraries matter in the 21st century. Can’t we just get information from Google? Won’t we all be reading eBooks in five years anyway? Why spend all that money on a building and staff and all those books? The April

27 unrest in Baltimore was incredibly challenging for our city. But that dark day and those that followed reminded us that libraries are so much more than books and computers. Libraries are the people who work within and the customers—adults, children and teenagers—who depend on them. Our communities need safe, welcoming spaces and information that is accessible to all. The Pratt Library has filled that role for Baltimore since 1886; this spring we were reminded that in 2015 the library is stronger than ever.

Whole Foods provided lunches to staff and Pennsylvania Avenue patrons including many school children.

Giving to the Pratt is easy. Go to WWW.PRATTLIBRARY.ORG/GIVE to make an online credit card donation.

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LIBRARY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS 2015

PatriciaJ.LasherCHAIR

VernonA.ReidIMMEDIATEPASTCHAIR

NancyDormanVICECHAIR

GraylinE.SmithVICECHAIR

JacobHodesTREASURER

KateRawsonPowellSECRETARY

CarlaD.Hayden,PhD.CHIEFEXECUTIVEOFFICER

VirginiaK.AdamsKennethS.AnecksteinStephanieM.BeranEdwardJ.BrodyCalvinG.Butler,Jr.MarkR.CheshireMaryH.DeKuyperEdwardS.Delaplaine,IIChristineM.EspenshadeMychelleFarmerSusanK.GauveySandraP.GohnNancyS.GrasmickRobertS.HillmanAllanD.JensenEdN.Kane,Jr.AntoniaKlimaKeaneAlexanderW.KoffAvaLias-BookerDarielleLinehanSayraWellsMeyerhoffJamesDabneyMillerElizabethK.MoserJamesPiperIIIBenjaminRosenbergGeorgeL.RussellIIIPaulS.SarbanesJeffreyH.ScherrRobertL.WaldmanAnneW.WestGarlandO.Williamson

It was natural for the Mittenthal’s son, Matt, to become a library kid; Miriam made sure Matt had the opportunity to check out books and attend story times. She often brought Matt’s friends along, “It was more fun for Matt to take friends, and I was happy to bring other children to the library.” Matt Mittenthal’s memories are of the library as a lively place. “We would run around the play areas and have a great time, and as we got older, we found everything we needed for our summer reading lists.”

Now that Matt and his wife Carrie have children of their own, Herb and Miriam want to make sure the tradition

continues. “When Matt and Carrie moved to O’Donnell Street we noticed the library was being rebuilt,” Herb says. “We were so delighted to see that and made a gift to help with purchasing computers, desks and other furnishings.”

When the Canton library reopens in late October, Mae (age three) and Teddy (age 20 months) will have all the resources of the Pratt library close to home. “We are looking forward to sharing this great resource with our kids,” Matt says.

Miriam pointed out that living near a renovated library helps people like Matt and Carrie stay in the city. “City dwellers need a place to go where they can meet, be comfortable and have a great experience.” Matt concurs. “One reason we put the offer on our house was the fact that a library is just across the street. Once we moved in we realized we had made a great decision. The library makes a great block even better.”

OUR STORY

Childhoods SharedParents—and grandparents—want to share the best of their childhoods with their offspring. Baltimore’s Mittenthal family is doing just that by supporting the Canton branch renovation.

WHEN I WAS GROWING UP in the 1940s and 50s I went to the Pimlico library,” says Herb Mittenthal. “When I was 10 or 11 I got very interested in science fiction, and the librarians helped

me choose a variety of books. I read a lot, and it made a real difference in my school work. Later, I spent some time doing research at the Central branch during high school, college and beyond.”

Miriam Mittenthal has her own Pratt Library memories. “I grew up near the Pennsylvania Avenue branch,” she says, “and I still have a clear picture of how the library looked during the 1950s. My mother took us there at least twice a week and we checked out stacks of books. By the time I was a student at Western High, the school was overcrowded so we only attended half days. I went to the Central library immediately after school many days; Central was my resource for everything.”

“City dwellers need a place to go where they can meet, be comfortable

and have a great experience.”MIRIAM MITTENTHAL

IN ONE SENTENCE, she articulated what I have noticed across many research studies.

Fundraising is going through a period of real change. For years, organizations raised individual donations by sending out direct mail, making the case for their cause, and reminding contributors to mail in their annual donation. Rank and file donors sent in a check, usually

right before the end of year (to get their tax credit), and the cycle began again.

Today, philanthropy is much more complicated. Younger generations are less likely to respond to direct mail appeals, and even Baby Boomers are becoming multi-channel donors. To get on a donor’s radar and eventually win their loyalty, organizations need to reach out in multiple ways and develop more than a transactional relationship. They need to bring philanthropy into donors’ lives.

In recent studies, I see several trends that charitable organizations should embrace to attract younger and more diverse donors.

PEER-TO-PEER Younger and diverse donors are particularly interested in having fun/getting fit while doing good. They are more likely to say they like supporting non-profits by participating in social events (i.e. parties, walks, runs), and they participate in these more frequently. Specifically,

43% of Millennials and 46% of Gen X’ers report involvement in a run or event to raise money for a charitable cause, far more than older donors.

The Pratt has embraced this trend through its Pratt Contemporaries program. Young and diverse Baltimoreans regularly come to social events in support of the library. This is an enviable program that has brought in a new generation of supporters,

generated buzz for the organization, and helped identify the Pratt leaders of tomorrow.

WORD-OF-MOUTH Younger and donors of diverse heritage are more likely to believe that they can make a real difference by telling their friends and family about the causes they support and

are more comfortable doing this than their older counterparts. Younger donors are more likely to “follow” their preferred charities on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms (55% Millennials, 47% Gen X) and are more likely to think it is “appropriate” for charitable organizations to solicit funds through these media.

The power and immediacy of social media was evident at the Pratt during Baltimore’s recent unrest. Silicon Valley philanthropists Marc Andreessen and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen came across the Pratt Library’s tweets that Tuesday morning and were impressed that the library remained open as a haven in a time of chaos. Marc posted his thoughts on Twitter and then made a generous contribution. Followers around the country saw the post, and made donations to the Pratt in solidarity.

RETAIL AND WORKPLACE Several other trends are worth noting as donors give “in the flow” of their daily lives. Younger and diverse donors are more likely to support organizations through “retail philanthropy”—making a donation to a cause as they checkout at a store, or purchasing an item where a portion of the proceeds go back to the organization. For many, this is how they first learn and get involved with organizations. The workplace is also an important channel for exposing younger and diverse donors to new groups.

As philanthropy evolves, and donors demand that organizations meet them in their spaces and places, the Pratt Library stands out as a local leader.

Pam Loeb isaPrincipalatEdgeResearch,amarketingresearchfirmthatspecializesinstudiesondonoracquisitionandretention.Thefindingsreferencedinthisarticlearefrom“TheNextGenerationofAmericanGiving”(May2013)and“DiversityinGiving”(October2014)—conductedinpartnershipwithBlackbaudandSeachangeStrategies.

If you have questions about giving, please contact Cindi Monahan, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 410-396-5283, or [email protected].

GIVING

PAM LOEB

Embracing Change in Philanthropy

At a recent conference, I presented findings from a study on charitable giving. During the presentation a member of the audience made a profound statement: “If we want to connect with younger and more diverse donors, we need to think about giving in the flow of their everyday lives.”

Pam Loeb, Principal Edge Research

To get on a donor’s radar and eventually win

their loyalty, organizations need to reach out

in multiple ways and develop more than a

transactional relationship.

Have you included the Pratt Library in your will and estate plan?For information, CALL THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT AT (410)396-5283.

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CARRIE AND MATT MITTENTHAL look forward to taking Teddy and Mae to the Canton Library when

it reopens this fall.

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Pratt Potpourri

Coming to the Pratt*Sep 10 Treasures from the Vault** A lock of Edgar Allan

Poe’s hair … original Kirk silver … These are just some of the unique finds housed in the library’s walk-in vault. Pratt Society members gain exclusive entry at this special event hosted by Pratt CEO Carla Hayden and Wesley Wilson, Director of the Maryland State Library Resource Center. Central Library, 6 – 8 PM

Sep 15 New York Times bestselling author Amy Stewart (The Drunken Botanist) discusses her latest novel, Girl Waits With Gun. Central Library, 7 PM

Sep 24 Freeman Hrabowski discusses his new book, Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth, from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM Achievement. Central Library, 7 PM

Oct 29 Pratt Society Spooky Kooky Poe Party** Ever wonder what treasures await in the Poe Room? Join Poe aficionado Michael Johnson for all things Poe—including Edgar Allan’s favorite cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Who knows? Poe just might make an appearance. Poe Room, 6 PM

2016 SAVE THESE DATES! Jan 30 Black & White Party Apr 9  Mr. Pratt’s Party ** Pratt Society member event—For more info on the Pratt Society and

related member events, email [email protected]

*SeethelatestissueofCompassorcheckoutthePratt’swebsiteforacompletelistofupcomingspeakersandprograms

MEET THE STAFF

Fundraising at The Pratt Library The Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Department of Institutional Advancement works with the Library’s leadership team and Board of Directors and Trustees to secure financial resources from private sources that will enable the Library to fund and expand services to meet the increasing needs of the community.

IN FY2015 the library raised more than $6 million from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support programming and capital initiatives and ensure all Pratt services remain free. Please feel free to contact our staff at any time to discuss your giving concerns or needs.

  Deborah JoyGRANTS MANAGER

443-984-4966 [email protected]

 Tamika StewartDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

410-545-3114 [email protected]

 Shelly Terranova DEPUTY DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

410-396-1963 [email protected]

 Cindi Monahan DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

410-396-5314 [email protected]

 Chris LewisDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

410-396-5275 [email protected]

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1 Dr. Hayden toasts "Mr. Pratt" 2 Jim and Mimi Piper peek at

special collections 3 Bob and Sandy Hillman 4 Event Chairs Kate Powell and

Chris Espenshade 5 Board Chair Pat Lasher explores the

interactive digital Pratt story wall 6 –7 Former US Representative Barney Frank discusses

his book, "Frank" with Carla Hayden and Pratt Board member Senator Paul Sarbanes

8 Deb Taylor receives award at the American Library Association national conference

9 Melanie Townsend Diggs—Manager of the Pennsylvania Avenue Branch—receives an award at the ALA conference

10 –11 Pratt Contemporaries Trivia Night

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$100,000+Robert E. Meyerhoff & Rheda Becker

$50,000 - $99,999The Helena FoundationPNC Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999BGE, an Exelon CompanyThe Henry and Ruth Blaustein

Rosenberg FoundationMr. Edward S. Delaplaine II &

Mr. Todd M. WilsonThe David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn

Foundation, Inc.LaVerna Hahn Charitable TrustLockhart Vaughan Foundation, Inc.Lord Baltimore Capital CorporationJames & Mary MillerT. Rowe Price Foundation, Inc.United Way of Central MarylandVenable Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 - $24,9991919 Investment Counsel &

Trust Company, N.A.American Trading and

Production CorporationAnonymousThe William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial FundBaltimore City FoundationBaltimore Marine CentersCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of

MarylandClayton Baker TrustComcastCoverGirlMrs. Jane W. DanielsMr. & Mrs. Daniel F. DentMs. Nancy L. Dorman &

Mr. Stanley MazaroffThe Richard Eaton FoundationCarla D. HaydenPatricia Lasher & Richard JacobsMr. Keith A. LeeThe John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc.Ms. Laura Lippman & Mr. David J. SimonAmy Macht & George GroseLois and Philip Macht Family

Philanthropic FundSayra & Neil MeyerhoffMiriam & Herb MittenthalJudy & Scott PharesMr. & Mrs. Vernon A. ReidMr. & Mrs. M. Sigmund ShapiroTalcott-Gran Charitable TrustTransamerica Foundation/AEGONThe Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for

Children of Baltimore City

$5,000 - $9,999Virginia K. Adams &

Neal M. Friedlander, M.D.Anonymous (5)Mr. & Mrs. Calvin H. BakerMs. Alexandra Baugher &

Mr. Andrew CasteelDeborah & Matt BaumCharles & Patti BaumStephanie M. BeranEllen & Ed BernardThe Lois & Irving Blum Foundation, Inc.Barbara & Tom BozzutoSteven & Ann Loar BrooksBrown AdvisoryBunting Family FoundationContinental Realty CompanyDelaplaine Foundation, Inc.Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable TrustDLA Piper LLP (US)Ms. Nancy S. FreymanGoldsmith Family Foundation, Inc.Good Hope Foundation Inc.Jen HobbinsHotel IndigoClaire & Allan JensenJLLRonnie KleimanKramon & Graham, P.A.Mr. George E. LambillotteLegg Mason, Inc.The M&T Charitable FoundationMr. & Mrs. Timothy MassadMcGuireWoods LLPKate & David PowellMrs. Roger D. ReddenSandy Hillman Communications LLCJeffrey H. ScherrMr. & Mrs. George M. ShermanSylvan/Laureate Foundation, Inc.Tech LogicWells Fargo AdvisorsThe Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

$2,500 - $4,999The Abell Foundation, Inc.American Library AssociationThe Lila Amsel Children’s Foundation, Inc.AnonymousAT&T

Balder Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Batza Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Carl BuhlmanMiss Mary Catherine BuntingMr. & Mrs. Calvin G. Butler, Jr.Campbell & CompanyThe Can Company, LLCMs. Maxine A. Cohen &

Mr. Myron M. OppenheimerCyberpoint InternationalThe Nelson and Sara Fishman Family

Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E. FlamerJoan Frank & John BartellMs. Susan K. Gauvey & Dr. David E. KernNancy & Lou GrasmickAnnie Grossberg & Jacob HodesGWWO, Inc./ArchitectsMr. & Mrs. Robert S. Hillman Esq.Horseshoe CasinoRichard B. Jacobs, Attorney at LawJohns Hopkins MedicineMs. Toni KeaneDarielle and Earl Linehan and the

Linehan Family FoundationMs. Mary Ann E. Mears &

Mr. Robert C. EmbryThe Mencken SocietyJohn Meyerhoff, MD &

Lenel Srochi-MeyerhoffMiles & Stockbridge P.C.Mr. Thomas M. MillerMarguerite Mugge & Michael GillSharon & Joe NathansonOber, Kaler, Grimes & ShriverMr. & Mrs. Dennis PeacockRBC Wealth ManagementMr. & Mrs. Thomas C. RiesRosenberg Martin Greenberg LLPBen & Dee RosenbergMs. Hilary Roxe &

Mr. Christopher ThomaskuttySenator Paul S. SarbanesStewart Title Guaranty CompanyStifel NicolausAnne & Christopher R. WestLoren & Judy WesternWhiteford, Taylor & PrestonWilmington TrustSusan WolmanWright, Constable & Skeen, LLP

$1,250 - $2,499Ms. Diane L. Abeloff & Dr. Emile A. BenditAdalman-Goodwin Foundation, Inc.Dr. Sania AmrMr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. AnecksteinAnonymous (2)Anne & Sandy ApgarMr. Thomas BoeschMr. & Mrs. John M. Bond, Jr.Tom & Nancy BrandtCarter & Harry BrighamMr. & Mrs. Edward J. BrodyMr. & Mrs. Eddie C. BrownDr. & Mrs. David P. BuchalterThe Campbell Foundation, Inc.Caplan Family Foundation Inc.Dawn E. CarlsonMrs. Ann K. ClappJudith and Edwin Cohen FoundationMrs. Suzanne F. CohenRonald & Peggy CohenColliers InternationalAnn Weller DahlRichard and

Rosalee C. Davison FoundationMary H. DeKuyperCarol and Jerry DoctrowThe Dopkin-Singer-Dannenberg

Foundation, Inc.Ms. Harriet Dopkin & Mr. Steven

MontgomeryMrs. Erin Halferty DoriMs. Elizabeth DrigotasMr. & Mrs. Peter EspenshadeDr. Mychelle Y. Farmer & Mr. James H.

DeGraffenreidtMr. & Mrs. David H. FishmanMrs. Elaine K. FreemanJill & Ira GanslerMs. Sandra P. Gohn and the Gohn Family

Philanthropic FundMarguerite Mullan GreenmanMr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Hamilton, Jr.The Hardiman Family Foundation, Inc.Mrs. Margot W. HellerThe Honorable Ellen Moses Heller &

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Mr. & Mrs. Craig LewisMs. Ava E. Lias-BookerMs. Jung Min Lieu & Mr. Daniel KimMs. Linda T. Lo CascioMr. & Mrs. Colin A. MacLachlanMs. Helen Claudia MacLachlanThe Miller Family Gift FundMark Mobley & Magda WesterhoutTom & Cindi MonahanMorgan Stanley Smith Barney Moser Family Philanthropic FundJoanne NathansMs. Cathy Neuman & Mr. Richard GrossThe Ochs Family FoundationMs. Susan O. OwenMs. Amanda C. OwensLinda Hambleton PanitzMs. Sara A. ParanilamEllen PatzMr. & Mrs. James Piper IIIMr. & Mrs. John B. Powell Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Garrett PowerDana Reed & Bill LeiboviciMr. George A. RocheMs. Tricia C. Roddy & Mr. Alex W. KoffNoel & Deborah RoseBeulah & Paul SabundayoMrs. Lainy LeBow-Sachs &

Mr. Leonard R. SachsSheila & Steve SachsMr. & Mrs. Robert W. SchaeferMr. & Mrs. David M. SchwaberDr. & Mrs. Steven S. SharfsteinEarle & Annette Shawe Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Crawford SimpkinsThe Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin

Memorial Foundation, Inc.Blondell V. & Graylin E. SmithCamille SmithMr. James Snead & Mr. Steve ZigerSolomon & Elaine SnyderMr. John W. Sondheim &

Ms. Emily R. GreenbergMr. & Mrs. M. Ronald StiffMr. & Mrs. D. Winston TabbRobert & Susan WaldmanMr. Wilbert L. WalkerSylvia E. Wehr & Richard T. JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Stephen A. WeinerMs. Valerie S. Williams &

Mr. Marc B. SteinerGertrude S. WilliamsMs. Shari T. Wilson Esq.Calman J. Zamoiski Jr.

$1,000 - $1,249James & Ellen AdajianMs. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen &

Mr. Marc AndreessenAnonymous (5)Ayers-Saint-Gross, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. William C. BakerMr. John B. Bartkowiak, Jr.Ms. Nancy Patz Blaustein &

Mr. Patrick J. HarringtonMr. David S.B. BlytheMr. & Mrs. Steven BootheDonald Bousel & Patricia CrawfordMr. & Mrs. Ryan BrookMrs. Kristine B. CaverlyMrs. Caroline A. ColemanMr. Howard P. ColhounB.J. & Bill CowieDerby-Masson Fund of the Baltimore

Community FoundationJulius and Blanche Diener Foundation, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Drachman M.D.Mrs. Ruth A. ElderMr. & Mrs. Alvin D. FisherDr. & Mrs. Jack Fruchtman, Jr.Ms. Benita M. FurmanMr. David A. GoldnerMr. Stephen B. Goodman &

Ms. Annie ChauLouis H. Gross Foundation, Inc.Ms. Nancy HackermanMs. Susan L. HahnMr. Edward A. Halle, Jr.Harbor Enterprise Center, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Reed A. HutnerMr. & Mrs. Kempton M. IngersolMr. Francis A. KasperBarbara P. KatzMs. Susan B. KatzenbergThe Legum FoundationEllen & Bill McAllenDr. & Mrs. Paul R. McHughMercy Medical CenterMrs. Sally J. MichelMrs. Anne ModarressiOldcastleThomas H. Powell M.D.Robert Half InternationalMrs. Elizabeth K. RoszelMr. Stanford Z. RothschildMr. Gilbert SandlerSaul Ewing LLPKurt & Patricia SchmokeJacob S. Shapiro FoundationThe Shelter Foundation &

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Sanford & Karen TeplitzkyEstate of Sheri Breskow VizziMr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Welkie, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Wieler and The

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$500 - $999Mrs. Vanessa AllenAnonymous (16)Mrs. Heather ArbogastNancy M. AtheyMrs. Mary I. AzraelMr. & Mrs. Matt BallengerMr. Murry D. BentleyBetty BirdMr. Daman BlakeneyDr. & Mrs. Mordecai BlausteinJarrod BolteMr. & Mrs. A. Stanley Brager, Jr.Mrs. Lisa M. Brown & Daniel M. HandlerMr. Josh Burke & Ms. Emily BaumKate Cahouet and The Cahouet

Family FoundationMs. Carmen CampbellPenny CatzenMark & Marjorie CheshireMr. & Ms. Richard J. Corcoran, Jr.Ms. Jill M. CoupeMr. & Mrs. Edwin CourtemancheMr. & Mrs. James I. CusackGwen DavidsonMr. Matthew M. de RouvilleMr. & Mrs. Philip F. DiamondMr. & Mrs. Charles B. Duff Jr.Ms. Anne I. DuganFederated InvestorsJoan & Paul FeldmanLori B. Finkelstein & Gary D. MitchellMr. & Ms. John G. FolkemerMr. & Mrs. Johnnie ForemanMs. Kathe Polly Fox &

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Ms. Marla AlhadeffMs. Mary Jo KirschmanJulian Krolik & Elaine WeissMs. Dorothy B. KrugMr. John R. LamoureuxMs. Jennifer Langford &

Mr. Morgan GilliganMr. & Mrs. Mark H. LapointeMr. Joseph LarocqueMr. & Mrs. Andrew LasherMr. & Mrs. Michael P. LillyHenry & Sarah LordDr. Frank C. Marino FoundationJennifer & Jake MartinDr. & Mrs. Reuben S. Mezrich M.D.M’Jourdelle & AssociatesMs. Elizabeth MunfaCaitlin & Shea NesselerMr. & Mrs. Timothy NichollLee & Marilyn OgburnMrs. Sheila S. PakulaMr. Jeffrey C. PalkovitzMr. Adam PfeiferMr. Alvin PomerantzThe Isaac and Leah Potts Foundation, Inc.Ms. Erica Lynne ReavesTeddy & Bill ReynoldsMs. Brenda L. RichardsonDr. Billie RinaldiMr. & Mrs. Grant RochDr. Julia RosenstockMr. & Mrs. Peter B. RosenwaldMs. Dorothy A. RostkowskiMonika & Eugene SchnellMr. Philip SchrodeMs. Katherine SchulzeMr. Adam ShanoskyPhilip ShiversMs. Eleanor SimonThe SingersChristina SnyderAnne & Tony SouthSoutheast Community Organization, Inc.Lynne M. StuartMr. & Mrs. Michael L. SullivanMr. Gene SwanzeyMichael & Monique TaylorShelly & Mark TerranovaLouis B. Thalheimer & Juliet A. EurichMs. Maria C. TillmanMr. William C. Trimble, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James A. Ulmer IIIMr. Garland O. WilliamsonEdwin WooMr. & Ms. Tag A. Zentz

$250 - $499Ms. Lindsay S. AlgerMrs. Eunice AndersonAnonymous (17)Ms. Ann O. ArroyoAssociation Maryland PilotsDr. Kristin AtkinsMr. Vimal W. AtukoralaMs. Rebecca A. BarclayMr. & Mrs. Matthew BarczakMs. Alison BarkleyMr. & Ms. Thomas R. BarthBunny & Alan BernsteinJoann Bodurtha & Tom SmithMr. & Mrs. Perry BoltonMr. & Mrs. Christopher D. BrandtMr. Christopher Brown, Esq.Deborah Brown-DemeryMs. Miruna Patrascanu & Mr. Paul D. BurkAlex & Mary BushelMs. Daria B. Caliguire &

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Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. PeterDaniel PetrusMr. & Mrs. Robert F. PriceMs. Tonya C. QueenMs. Jessica ReidJoyce & Thomas RitchieWilliam L. RobboyMary & Paul RobertsLucy Robins & Kevin LarroweMs. Nan RohrerMs. Andrea J. Ruff & Mr. David B. ShapiroMalissa Ruffner & John OdellThe Honorable & Mrs. George L. Russell IIIMs. Mary E. RyanMr. & Mrs. Marc W. SalganikDr. Rebecca SchulmanMr. James C. SchultzMs. Kathleen V. ShannahanGail & Stephen ShaweMs. Mary K. ShockPhyllis & Herbert SiegelMr. & Mrs. Julian T. SimmonsF. Louise SmithMs. Sarah StevensMr. Mark J. Sugarman &

Ms. Lenore R. MeyersMs. Tui SutherlandMr. & Mrs. Bronson W. SweeneyMr. John J. SweitzerMr. David C. TannerMs. Janna TannerMr. Dwight S. TaylorMs. Maria M. ThompsonMrs. Beth TindallMr. Timothy TrainMs. Elizabeth H. TrimbleRobb and Elizabeth Tyler Foundation, Inc.Ms. Judith C. Umansky &

Mr. J. Michael AnftBeth & Sanford UngarMr. Douglas W. VeyMrs. Sandra Parsons VicchioDonna & Mike WallerMs. Peggy J. WatsonMr. John G. WattMr. & Mrs. Charles Sandy WeilMr. & Mrs. Alfred O. WhittakerPatricia & Stephen WilcoxsonMr. Gregg A. Wilhelm & Ms. Marik MoenMs. Corey D. WilliamsMary L. Williams BowmanDr. & Mrs. James E. Wood M.D.Ms. Teresa WoodardMr. David YalowitzMr. Honorio David Ylizarde IIIMs. Nancy L. Yob

$100 - $249Mr. Jerome R. Acks, Jr.Robert AdamsMary & Peter AgreGeorge & Frances AldersonBonnie & David AllanMs. Sarah AllinsonAmerican Wood FibersLisa & David AndrewsMr. & Mrs. Timothy D. AndrewsAnn Evans & George AngellMrs. Claire AnkenmanAnonymous (107)A-Plus Home ImprovementDr. D.J. ArnettDon & Sandra ArnoffMr. & Mrs. J. Thomas AugustJanice BabittMiss Beth Bafford & Mr. Dan YeomanDr. & Mrs. Raymond D. BahrSusan E. Bailey, M.D.Anne D. BailliereDr. & Mrs. Frank H. BakerMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. BakerMr. Ruben G. BallesterosMs. Apryl BancroftAnne & George BarkerBill Barry & Joan JacobsonMs. Kimberly M. BattistaMr. John BaumJohn & Mary Ann BeckleyMr. Bradford BelleMs. Cynthia A. BermanRick BerndtMs. Kay BerneyMr. Frederick BetzMs. Mary Ann BeverlyMr. & Mrs. Marvin L. BighamMrs. Elizabeth J. Biliske &

Mr. Patrick A. HolmesMr. James D. BlumCarolyn & John BoitnottMs. Doreen BolgerMr. Mickey BolmerLois BorgenichtSharon BostonDrs. Arlene & Stephen M. Bowes, IIIMr. & Mrs. Michael H. BowlerMs. Dorothy C. Boyce & Mr. John OgdenMrs. Angela M. BoyterAnn & Barrington BranchDr. Cecilia M. Brennecke &

Mr. Mark HymanMs. Robyn BrenzaMs. Wendy J. BridgesMr. & Mrs. Kent S. BromwellDavid BrownMr. Charles C. BrownMrs. Lynette E. Brown &

Mr. Winsome BoydMs. Maggie BruckMegan & John BruneMs. Grace S. BrushMr. Anthony W. Buechner, Jr.Mr. Jeffrey BurchMr. & Mrs. Robert P. BurchardMr. L. Lee ButlerMs. Susan D. CalkinsMs. Deborah W. CallardKathleen Capcara & John E. McIntyreMs. Lucy A. CardwellMr. William CarpenterMr. James H. CaseMr. Scott E. Casper

Ms. Colleen F. CatesDeborah R. ChamblissMs. Ania CharlesChef’s ExpressionsMs. Sue Lin ChongMr. & Mr. George J. CiscleJonathan Claiborne & Deborah DiehlMr. & Mrs. James A. ClausonMs. Christine M. Cleary &

Mr. Bradford L. FleuryDr. Douglas ClemensMs. Jen N. ClementsMr. & Mrs. Alan C. CohenMrs. Joan A. Piven-Cohen &

Mr. Samuel CohenMr. Gary D. ColeJune & Gerald ColeMr. Christopher ColettaJenny CollierMs. Marcia M. CollinsMr. Jeffrey ComerMs. Margaret ConnorMr. & Mrs. Grafflin Cook IIIMs. Judith C. CooperMrs. Helen Friedman CoplanMr. & Mrs. Mark D. CoplinMrs. Judith R. CorcoranMelissa & Jonathan CordishMs. Mary W. CourtemancheRich & Nancy CoxVirginia CreekMs. Belinda J. CrockettMichael & Caitlin Cross-BarnetMs. Marylee B. CullenMrs. Mary E. CummingMr. N. Craig CutterMr. John A. Damond Jr.Ellen & Roger DankertMr. & Mrs. Cornelius P. DarcyMrs. Brenda J. DashMs. Sarah DavidJanice & Robert DavisMr. John C. DavisonJames J. DawsonMr. Edwin N. Dean Jr.Ms. Mary Charlotte DeckerMs. Hope DellonMartha & Les DelPizzoMr. & Mrs. Matt DentRaymond DiBerardo & Jeanne PoduskaElizabeth DicembreMary Cole DickermanMs. Kay Dickersin &

Mr. Robert A. Van WesepDrs. Shailaja & Mukund DidolkarMr. Milton J. DorschMr. Irwin DorseyAnn & Donal DoyleMr. & Mrs. Carserlo DoyleMrs. Rachel DuffyMr. Charles A. DuggerPolly Duke & Tom SeilerMs. Sade Z. DunnockMs. Betty W. DuRandMs. Donna Z. EdenMs. Nancy Egan & Mr. Ted RoyahnMs. Bonny Eisenbise &

Mr. Peter HinderbergerMr. & Ms. Todd ElliottDiane F. EngelMrs. Margaret W. EngvallCharlotte ErnstMr. John EwersMs. Barbara A. EwingMs. Lori J. FaisonMrs. Sorelle B. FeldbergKatherine FeldmanMr. Devon C. FickMr. & Mrs. Stanley FineMr. David FinklerMrs. Lisa FirnbergMr. Jay M. FisherDr. & Mrs. Vincent Fitzpatrick IIIMr. & Mrs. Bruce W. FlemingCharlotte B. FloydJ. R. FlynnMr. & Mrs. John G. FordRobert Ford & Alison BarkleyThe Forest Park Golf Course

Neighbors Association, Inc.Ms. Kenna J. ForsythMike & Eileen FranchMs. Emily F. FrankMs. Stacy FreedMs. Nora Frenkiel & Mr. Peter W. KaplanMr. Frederick H. FreyFriends of the Randallstown LibraryMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Fulwiler IIIMr. Francois FurstenbergMr. Donald W. FustingMr. Robert GaddiMr. Steve GaenzlerDr. Mona K. GahuniaDr. Sarah GaillotMr. Harvey GalinnMs. Diane M. DwyerGeorge & Judy GallahornMr. Don GambleMr. & Mrs. Joseph GaronzikMr. Joseph GassawayJanice K. GiffordMargaret & Lance GiffordMs. Lori GillespieMr. & Mrs. John B. GillettMs. Janie GinsburgMs. Suzanne L. GivenAmy & Spike GjerdeKaren & Bill GlazerMs. Karen Nash-Goetz &

Mr. Charles J. GoetzSally B. Gold Esq.Sally Gold & Elliot ZulverMs. Judith GoldingMr. Scott GoldmanMs. Janet L. Goldstein & Ms. Teresa A.

PalomarMs. Judith A. GottliebMichael & Lee GoughMr. Paul T. GrazianoMs. Sarajane GreenfeldMr. Robert E. Greenfield

Dr. & Mrs. William B. Greenough M.D.Mr. & Mrs. James F. GregoryMr. & Mrs. John E. Griffith Jr.Ms. Charlyene E. GrimesMr. Mark J. GrutkowskiMs. Deborah GuthMs. Justine S. HadelerMr. & Mrs. John F. HannMs. Shana S. HallMr. Edward C. HammerbergMs. Shirley A. HarleyMr. David E. HarleyMs. Lee Ann HarrisMr. Kenneth W. HegerMs. Polly E. HeningerJoAnn P. HenryNoreen J. HerbertDr. & Mrs. Jim HigginsMs. Kristen HilemanJon & Lorraine HirschMs. M. Terry T. HoganJacquelyn HokeMr. & Mrs. Charles HollanderMs. Helen L. HoltonMr. Donald HookerMr. & Mrs. Edward M. HordMr. & Mrs. H. Thomas HowellMiss Howard W. HubbardDr. Amy HurstMr. Michael HylkemaCarol & Bill HyltonMrs. Khalilah ImperatriceMs. Jacklyn IrelandMr. Philip A. IsaccoMr. Joseph J. JaffaMrs. Bernita Y. JamesMarcia & Chuck JamesMr. Peter JanssonEllenor B. JarrettDr. & Mrs. Stephen F. JencksMs. Kathryn JenkinsMs. Rose Ann JohnsonMrs. Danielle JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Charles W. JohnsonMrs. Claire JohnsonMs. Joquetta JohnsonMartha JohnstonMs. Patricia JonasMrs. Thea JonesLynn & Terral JordanAveril Jordan KadisMrs. Ann H. KahanDrs. Marc & Riva Eichner KahnMr. & Mrs. Larry S. Kamanitz CPAMs. Mumtaz B. Kammerer &

Mr. Richard F. MessickMr. David A. Kandel & Ms. Betsy KriegerMr. Edward N. Kane Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Joel & Lori KantziperEric KatkowMrs. Marion KatzMrs. Shirley A. KaufmanJoyce Shemer KeatingMs. Julia KellerDouglas Kelso & Claudia SennettBob & Sharon KernMrs. Pearl Ann KirbyPhyllis R. KlineMr. Mark E. Klotzbach &

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Mr. John M. KopperSharon Krumm, Ph.D., R.N.Dr. & Mrs. Herbert A. KushnerMr. Thomas LaMasterMs. Sheila LambowitzGeno LangellottoMs. Beth L. Laube & Mr. Allan H. ActonMs. Belinda LauferMs. Brenda J. LawsonBeth & Harry LebowThe Lecture GroupMs. Susan LeeMr. Peter H. LeffmanThe Honorable Benson E. Legg &

Mrs. Kyle P. LeggDr. & Mrs. Harry Letaw, Jr.Mrs. Jill Glassgold LevinMs. Mary Ellen B. LewisMs. Katherine A LewisLewis S. Libby, D.D.S.Dr. Lasse LindahlMs. Janine R. LindenJill A. LionMr. Sandra LiottaSarah Littlepage & Phil HildebrandtMr. & Mrs. Eric H. LoebMs. Ardelia Reid LokemanMs. Helen M. LondonMr. Ancelmo E. LopesStephanie & Adam LubitzMr. & Mrs. Leewood Macer, Jr.Mr. Patrick J. MacijeskiMs. Paula MackAnn MacNeille & Macy NelsonMs. Kelly E. Madden & Mr. Robert MaddenPam & Allan MalesterMr. & Mrs. Arthur P. MangeMangione Family FoundationMr. Edward MarcinkoMr. & Mrs. Charles Markell, IIIMs. Rhea Lewis MarshallMs. Johanna MarvanMr. Christopher J. MasonMr. & Mrs. Edward J. MatricardiDr. Erika L. Matunis &

Dr. Michael J. MatunisMr. Trevor MayoMr. & Mrs. Steven R. MaysMr. Lonnie MayzekDr. Jeanne Marie McCauleyMs. Kate McClearyMs. Lindsay McConnellMs. Jane C. McConnellMiss Meghan McCorkellMr. & Mrs. Ed McFarlandDr. Beth McGintyMr. Darren J. McGregorMr. & Mrs. Scott R. McIntosh

Ms. Sharon McKinleyMr. Donald P. McPherson IIIMr. William F. Merritt &

Mrs. Patricia RubackyDr. & Mrs. Esteban MezeyTeresa MillerMs. Bettye M. MillerMs. Linda L. MillerDr. Mary R. Mills & Mr. Charles K. MillsMr. & Mrs. Charles W. MitchellMs. Patricia J. MitchellMr. & Mrs. Michael M. MontgomeryRobert Barber MooreMr. & Mrs. Frank L. Morgan Jr.Ms. Mary Ann MorganRoseanna MorganMs. Barbara M. MorrisonJoseph Morton Ph.D.Mount Royal PrintingMr. Peter MuncieMs. Katharine MundyMs. Dana MunschMs. Barbara MurphyMrs. Carole NadeauMr. David Naka & Ms. Betsy HuttarJoseph & Linda NaporaMs. Mary Patricia NeighoffMr. & Ms. Charles W. NeillMarjorie D. NelsonMrs. Marie NemphosMs. Linda J. NevaldineMs. M. Cecilia NevilleMs. Michelle J. Newberry &

Mr. Samuel S. RosenblattMary & Michael NewmanNigro, Karlin, Segal, Feldstein & Bolno, LLCMr. John S. NixdorffNina & David NobleMrs. Kathryn H. NolanMr. & Mrs. Edmond B. Nolley, Jr.Mr. Lewis A. NoonbergMr. & Mrs. Richard F. NussThe Charles & Margaret M.H. Obrecht

Family Foundation, Inc.Mr. Richard A. OloiziaMs. April O’NeillMr. Michael T. O’PeckoMs. Jo-Ann M. OrlinskyMr. Charles PadgettMs. Gretchen PaigeMr. & Mrs. Adam F. Panarese Jr.Pat & Aaron ParkerBraddock & Sharon ParksMs. Rebecca S. Pearlman & Mr. Peter S.

EvansMr. Philip J. PerkinsDouglas Perry & Catherine BoyneThe PhilomathiansMs. Rene PierreMrs. Thomasina PoirotMr. & Mrs. Mark PollakVirginia T. PondMr. & Mrs. Neil C. PorterPresbyterian & New England

Congregational ChurchMs. Bonita J. PrestonHelen & Donald PriceDr. Nancy ProctorMr. John M. PrughMs. Anna PullenMr. Peter J. QuaidRobert C. RaglinMs. Erin RayCyndy RenoffMs. Lois A. ReynoldsDr. Elisabeth RichardCatherine W. RichardsonMs. Edna RobinsMs. Betty RobinsonMs. Deborah RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Howard N. RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Zelig RobinsonMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Rombro Esq.Ms. Carla RosenthalDr. & Mrs. Gary RosnerRuth & Jerome RossMrs. Lucinda Myers RouseMs. Nancy R. RouseMs. Rebecca Lorraine Royal &

Mr. Guy M. QualichMr. Seymour S. RubakMs. Susan F. RudyMs. Susan London RussellMrs. Grace RuthMs. Mary V. RuthKathy SabatierMr. George H. Sack Jr.Dr. Lawrence David Sandler &

Ms. Marlene A. Sokoloski-SandlerDr. Marthine SatrisAnn & David SaundersMr. & Mrs. William Saxon, Jr.Dr. Thomas M. ScaleaBob ScharperMichael & Linda SchatzowMs. Kristen ScheffelMr. Rolf R. SchmittMr. & Mrs. Conrad J. SchneiderMr. & Mrs. Kevin SchnuppMr. Benjamin SchultzMr. Donald P. SeibertMs. Talle SelhorstJeffrey A. SewellGay & Dan ShackelfordKathryn & Ronald ShapiroMr. & Mrs. Lee A. ShellerMs. Leslie S. ShepardMrs. Jessica ShepherdMs. Sophia SilbergeldMrs. Sandra SilbermanMr. & Mrs. Dennis G. SilvermanMr. Edwin C. Simmons Jr.Louise A. SimmsMr. & Mrs. Leo G. SimonettaMs. Maureen SkehanMr. Gregory Skipper & Mrs. Susan SkipperKristine Smets & Michael BoothMs. Elizabeth A. Smith &

Mr. Charles R. BacharachMr. & Mrs. Michael P. SmithMs. Darlene J. Smith

Ms. Kristin L. SmithJoan SobkovMs. Jenny SorelFrancina C. SpencerMs. Nancy Spritz & Mr. Jeffrey T. WeinbergMs. Kelley SquazzoJanet L. SteinbergMs. Janet G. SteinbergEdward SteinhouseMs. Joce StermanMr. Jeffrey R. SternMr. Preston StevensMr. Keith StoneJune StreckfusSuzie & John StylcMr. John SullivanMr. & Mrs. Richard W. Sunderland, Jr.Carolyn & Stephen SuttonMrs. Vergie L. SwannMr. Steven C. SwettMs. Erika SwylerDr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Symonds M.D.Mr. Joseph C. SzperMr. Gregory H. TaylorMs. Anjeanette TaylorTaylor Foundation, Inc.Kay & Cliff TerryMr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. ThompsonMrs. Patricia W. ThomsonThree Arts Club of HomelandMs. Elva E. TillmanMr. Keith E. TisdaleMr. Edward F. TolzmanMr. & Mrs. Edward A. TomlinsonMary & Bill TothMs. Elizabeth P. Townsend &

Mr. Clare L. MiltonDr. Anna L. TrifillisMs. Leona L. TrueloveMs. Sara TurkMs. Meredith TylerMs. Kristina TyssowskiLinda D. ValleMr. & Ms. Peter Van DykeMs. Rhonda R. Van RoekelMr. Jackson Van WelyMs. Rosalind E. VictorMs. Elaine W. Vogelhut &

Mr. Donald L. HombergMr. & Mrs. Norman WahlhaupterMr. Gerard R. WaldtMs. Yvonne WalkerDr. Charles Emerson WalkerSherrye WalkerMs. Patricia Eileen WallaceMs. Susan E. WallaceMr. James L. WarnerJames WattsShifri & Robert WeinbergFred M. WeissJohn B. Wells & Eileen F. HaggertyMrs. Tina WexlerMrs. Sharon B WhartonMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. WheelerMark WhitmanMs. Erica WhorleyMs. Cherrise WhyeMr. Ray A. WilliamsonDr. W. Stephen WilsonDr. Amy Winkelstein & Dr. Aaron MilstoneMr. & Mrs. Robert WirtzMs. Melinda WiseMs. Mollie K. WitowMs. Deborra Wood & Mr. Russell M. PropstMs. Anne Wyatt-BrownMr. & Mrs. Matthew W. WyskielSusan YonkersGwen YoungMr. Jeff ZellnerLinda ZiffDrs. Ann B. & David A. Zimrin

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIESThe Abell Foundation, Inc.The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc.Becton Dickinson & CompanyBGE, an Exelon CompanyBrown Capital ManagementConstellation Energy GroupExxonMobil FoundationGlaxoSmithKlineIBM CorporationThe Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

DONORS TO FORMER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, ENDED 2012Ms. Babette H. DalsheimerBenjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D.Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Hillman Esq.

GIFTS TO THE CURRENT SLRC RENOVATION CAMPAIGNSee full listing of donors to the

Pratt Campaign for Central Library Renovations as of July 1, 2015 on page 2 of this issue of Pages from the Pratt

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of donor listings. Please accept our apology if an error was made, & notify us with corrections at 410-396-5283.

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