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The Commons Foundation

Fund, Build and Sustain the New Larkspur Library and Community Gathering Space

Dear Friends,

The new Larkspur Library is officially open and what a moment to celebrate! After years of vision, planning, and community collaboration, we now have a truly remarkable space for all to enjoy.
We are deeply grateful to each of you whose generosity and support helped bring this library and community gathering place to life. Your belief in this project and your commitment to Larkspur made something extraordinary possible.

The library offers welcoming spaces to gather, beautiful views of Mt. Tam, and quiet corners for reflection and discovery. It is a place to learn, connect, and be inspired and it will serve our community for generations to come.

The Commons Foundation Board extends its heartfelt thanks for your donations, encouragement, and partnership. Every contribution whether toward the building, donor wall, benches, landscaping, or programs has helped shape this lasting gift to our community.

As we look ahead, The Commons Foundation is excited to continue supporting the library through vibrant programs, community events, and initiatives that enrich all ages. We look forward to sharing more with you soon.

Wishing you and your loved ones many joyful hours in this wonderful new space.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Updates

Newsletters

TCF Newsletter April 2026

April 10, 2026

New Modern Library

A nexus of community resources and partnerships, a 21st century library goes beyond books to provide programs and materials that meet the needs of all in a community. It’s a hub where individuals of all ages can engage in collaborative learning, explore new technologies, and participate in enriching cultural experiences.

Landscaping Campaign

Our campaign to support the exterior spaces surrounding the new Larkspur library provides features such as patios, walkways, raised beds, arbors, vegetation, amenities for cyclists and pedestrians, inviting seated areas, benches, water features, and lighting.

Who We Serve

TCF serves all members of the community in Larkspur and beyond. Our mission is to create a new library and its surrounding grounds that will benefit everyone, including school-age children, teens, older adults, empty nesters, and those who commute to Marin for work.

About The Commons Foundation

The Commons Foundation is citizen-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to raise private funds from Larkspur and neighboring communities to fund, build and sustain a new, modern Larkspur public library.

Our Vision

Today, The Commons Foundation continues its work as an official fundraising partner for the City, with a renewed focus on sustaining and enriching the library and community center. With the library now built and open, our efforts are dedicated to supporting dynamic programs, community activities, and ongoing enhancements that ensure this vibrant space continues to serve and inspire residents of all ages for years to come.

Why I Give

"I like to give to the library because libraries change lives for the better. Whether introducing libraries to little ones, providing a safe place for students, nurturing learners of all ages, or reaching out to the community online, the Larkspur Library is the center of our reading community with high quality resources available to all without cost. It's a revolutionary concept that makes our society and we as individuals better.”

Barbara Friday

Friends of the Larkspur Library

“A public library is a place for introducing children to language and literacy and also for lifelong learning, skill building, teaching, quiet study spaces, intergenerational sharing, mind expansion, and access to the world beyond. The new Larkspur Library will be a treasured resource for our community to gather, and to share ideas and companionship.”

Sharon Staley

Donor

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a new library and community center that will be a vibrant gathering place and cultural hub for generations to come.”

Catherine Way

Larkspur City Council Member and Former Mayor

“We strongly believe in the importance of funding and building the best new modern library possible.”

Lori Lerner and Terry Berkemeier

Donors

“Libraries are one of the most essential functions in our communities. They serve both as a learning and job resources center, as well as living rooms for so many people in our communities.”

Marc Levine

U.S. Assembly Member