AlmostFreeToAll, Inc. (AFTA) formed to revitalize Auburn’s historic Carnegie Library. AlmostFreeToAll is transforming the Carnegie Library into a fully functional facility that will not only contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Auburn but also act as an economic stimulator for the city under the program name "Branches at the Carnegie".
The Auburn Carnegie Library stands as a unique opportunity to foster Auburn's artistic, cultural, and business pursuits. The revitalized Carnegie Library serves as an affordable venue for community groups, artists, businesses, individuals, local non-profit organizations, micro-businesses, and entrepreneurs to showcase their services, talents, presentations, and trainings, while also providing space for boutique musical, cultural, and social events.
With the completion of the ADA accessible bathroom, painting of the upstairs, tiling and painting of the foyer, and the restoration of the garden, AFTA opened to the public. The Carnegie Library building - now Branches at the Carnegie - is already serving artists, performers, and organizations who are taking advantage of the low-cost facility. All of this was done with donations and grants from community members like you,
While AFTA has made using the Branches at the Carnegie affordable to all, we continue toward our goal of making it comfortable for all with installation of an energy efficient, quiet, and much improved mini-split cooling and heating system with units for each of the spaces. If you'd like to sponsor one or more units (with a recognition plaque thanking you for your sponsorship), please contact us at AlmostFreeToAll@gmail.com so we can discuss details with you.
CHIP IN AND CHILL OUT!
Our intention is to create a gracious center for the arts, culture, education and community events in the heart of Auburn, CA where adults and youth can experience art exhibits of all ages, enjoy a variety of music in an intimate venue, listen to fascinating presentations, attend seminars or trainings, and join in multi-generational events. We offer very affordable space in the historic building built by Andrew Carnegie in 1909 that has now transformed into a center of celebration and exploration for the whole community.
Accessibility for all is critical to Carnegie and the Community. AFTA completed a number of improvements through generous donations of time and funds from the community.
The City of Auburn also provided $150,000 in American Recover Plan Act funds to support that effort.
The upstairs has been painted, the foyer tiled and painted, lighting hung, the garden improved, and the accessible bathroom completed. Spaces are being rented and interesting programs and events are underway.
The next significant project is a new mini-split heating and cooling system with appropriate units placed in each rentable space. The plans are complete and we have a contractor ready to begin as soon as our funding is ready.
We need to raise $48,000 to install the entire system and we come here to ask you to help us reach this goal.
Please join us by "Chipping In and Chilling Out" to keep us warm and cool in each of the spaces with a more energy efficient system.
It is difficult for individuals, groups, and small businesses in our community to find affordable space for meetings, rehearsals, lessons, etc. The primary mission of Branches at the Carnegie is to provide space at the most affordable rate possible to all who want to create, perform, teach, discuss, plan and gather to enrich our community.
View our current participation opportunities.
In-Person Volunteering
AFTA will host volunteer information events. Watch our website for information.
Auburn Carnegie Library
Ongoing opportunity
Organization name
AlmostFreeToAll, Inc.
other names
Branches at the Carnegie
2021
Tax id (EIN)
87-4207071
Mission Category
Community Improvement, Capacity Building
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Placer
Address
PO BOX 254Placer County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US
Nevada County, CA, US
El Dorado County, CA, US
Yuba County, CA, US