MINERVA CIRCLE
A statue of Minerva has welcomed patrons to the Central Library in Minneapolis since it opened in 1889. Minerva is the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts. She is also the protector of libraries. By joining or renewing your support of the Library Foundation's Minerva Circle, you can help to strengthen the Hennepin County Library.
The Library relies on the Foundation for private support to offer and enhance essential programs and services. The Hennepin County Library system now serves nearly one-quarter of all Minnesotans with 41 facilities, 1,750 computers, and a collection of more than 5 million books, CDs and DVDs. A strong public library system fosters literate citizens, prospering families, and a skilled workforce prepared to compete in a knowledge-based economy.
While support to the Library is our most important mission, the Foundation presents the subscription-based Pen Pals author series at the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the free Talk of the Stacks series at Central Library in Minneapolis. Members of our Minerva Circle enjoy private receptions with our nationally-acclaimed program presenters throughout the year.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Dawn Flinsch at 952-847-8106 or dmflinsch@hclib.org.
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Donor Benefits
Minerva Circle donors enjoy the following benefits extended to all Foundation donors in addition to the benefits listed in the categories below:
Patron: $1,000 - $4,999
- An autographed book from a visiting author and a Foundation tote bag as our gift to you*
- Invitations to private Minerva Circle author and exhibition receptions (4 - 6 per year)
- Special discounts and priority ticketing for the Pen Pals author series (subject to availability)
- Admission to space-limited programs, including the annual Pen Pals author selection luncheon
- Recognition in the Foundation annual report and Pen Pals print program
- Access to members-only book sales and events
- A subscription to our newsletter and advance notification of programs
- A 10% discount at 19 local bookstores
Pillar: $5,000 and above
- All Patron benefits above, plus:
- Exclusive access to special events and programs
- Two complimentary season subscriptions to the Pen Pals author series*
- Special discounts on purchase of additional Pen Pals tickets
- Recognition as a leadership contributor in Foundation publications
*Pen Pals tickets, books, and tote bag, if accepted, will decrease the tax-deductibility of your donation by the
value of those items.(A $25 decrease for tote and signed book. A $350 decrease for two Pen Pals subscriptions.)
For more information on Minerva Circle donor benefits,
please call 952-847-8106.