The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation supports and enhances programs, services, and facilities of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, and its partnerships in lifelong learning initiatives that benefit a diverse community. Through advocacy, fundraising and stewardship, the Library Foundation supports numerous Library initiatives to enhance patrons’ lives, including early literacy programs, homework assistance, workforce development and technology resources including a variety of online library resources. The Foundation works to support these initiatives, making educational activities available free-of-charge to all residents of Marion County.
The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award will serve as a signature event for the Library Foundation that will raise awareness of Indiana authors, encourage reading throughout the state, and will also raise the profile of the Library Foundation. This will allow the Library Foundation to increase its impact on the Library and the community. The Award Dinner on October 9 will also serve as a major fundraiser to support Library programs and services.