We express this gratitude and recognize your contribution through the special giving circles outlined below. This is our way to honor our most generous supporters who show their commitment to the Library.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Circle

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Circle was formed to honor and recognize individuals who are committed to sustaining the Library’s long-term future. The Library Circle recognizes supporters who include the Library in their will or estate plan, establish a named endowment or contribute $1,000 or more to the Library’s endowment. Library Circle members are recognized each year at an annual reception, included in a membership list, enjoy access to special programming and receive a keepsake bookmark. For members who create a named endowment, the Library offers a variety of additional recognition opportunities including permanent recognition.

Join the Library Circle and the many others who, like you, understand the lasting value of the Library and the importance of sustaining its future.

For more information about the Library Circle, contact Anne Lee at 412.622.6276 or donors@carnegielibrary.org.

Annual Giving Circles

Thoughtful donors who make annual gifts to the Library are recognized as members of the recognition circles listed below based on their cumulative annual giving. With your support, we are able to do more to serve our community – making our region a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work and play.

Shakespeare Circle
$50,000 or more

Wilson Circle
$25,000 – $49,999

Austen Circle
$10,000 – $24,999

Emerson Circle
$5,000 – $9,999

Thackeray Circle
$2,500 – $4,999

Dickens Circle
$1,000 – $2,499

Hawthorne Circle
$500 – $999

Tennyson Circle
$250 – $499

Hemingway Circle
$100 – $249

Donor Plus Circle
Gifts less than $99