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The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library has been able to pursue its mission for over 124 years, and to undergo tremendous growth over the past three decades, thanks to the generosity of its donors. There are many ways you can help ensure the Athenaeum's future and maintain the high quality of its offerings. You may designate your tax-deductible contribution for a certain use, such as library collections, exhibitions, chamber music, jazz, new music, or education. Or you may wish to take advantage of one of our naming opportunities, or purchase a commemorative brick in our courtyard. Businesses and foundations are also welcome to become involved with the Athenaeum through support of the organization in general, or of specific programming. The Athenaeum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.
How to Donate
Click on the Make a Donation button or call us today at (858) 454-5872 or send your tax-deductible contribution to Christie Mitchell, Executive Director at the library, located at 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. Please make checks payable to the Athenaeum.
Explore special naming and memorial opportunities, donations in honor of a loved one, or program sponsorships.
Thank you for being a part of the Athenaeum family.
Naming Opportunities

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Support the Athenaeum
Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Athenaeum has been able to pursue its mission for over 122 years and has undergone tremendous growth over the past three decades. We would like to ask you to consider supporting the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla and the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights. Your contribution makes a lasting positive impact on the community by ensuring the Athenaeum's future and the high quality of its offerings.
Explore special naming and memorial opportunities, donations in honor of a loved one, or program sponsorships. Additional ways to contribute are listed below. Please contact Manager of Administration Jocelyn Saucedo Larson at jsaucedo@ljathenaeum.org or at (858) 454-5872 to discuss these opportunities with Executive Director Christie Mitchell. Thank you for being a part of the Athenaeum family.
NAMING
Leave a legacy by naming a space in the library.
$25,000 — Name the DVD Collection Space
$10,000 — Name a Book Stack
$5,000 — Name a Brick in the Courtyard
$1,000 — Name a new Stacking Chair for the Music Room
*If your favorite part of the library is not listed, please inquire.
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP
$10,000 — Sponsor a Chamber Concert
$10,000 — Sponsor a Jazz Concert
$10,000 — Support Programming at the Athenaeum Art Center
$8,000 — Sponsor an Exhibition
$5,000 — Sponsor a one-time Lecture Series
$5,000 — Support our Youth Program at the Athenaeum Art Center
$5,000 — Support our Youth Program in La Jolla
$1,000 — Sponsor a Lecture
$700 — Sponsor an Acoustic Evenings Concert
$400 — Sponsor a Mini-Concert
$300 — Sponsor a Student for an Art Class
*If your favorite program is not listed, please inquire.
Volunteer

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We appreciate your interest in the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. All volunteer positions are currently filled. Please check back in a couple of months for availability. We look forward to seeing you as a member or guest of the library.
Volunteer opportunities include library and secretarial work, as well as helping with book sales, art receptions, concerts, lectures, and other special events. For volunteer inquiries, please contact the volunteer coordinator, Carol Buckley, at cbuckley@ljathenaeum.org.
Employment Opportunities
