Meet with us for your small business and nonprofit needs

Need assistance with your small business or nonprofit organization? The Small Business and Nonprofit librarian team is ready to help entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals looking to move their ideas forward.
 
Schedule a one-to-one appointment:
In order to ensure you are supported by the business or nonprofit librarian best suited to meet your needs, book a dedicated one-to-one assistance session. 
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
 
Drop-in hours:
Available for Library patron and partner use, this flexible meeting and workspace serves a variety of purposes.
Entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals are able to drop-in without an appointment! Connect with specialist librarians in the Workspace during these hours:
  • Tuesdays from 1- 5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 1 – 5 p.m.
Find the Small Business and Nonprofit Workspace on the garage level of Main Library.

Databases

The Library has helpful online and in-library databases and resources to help you grow your small business or nonprofit.

Classes and Programs

Explore classes tailored to small business owners and nonprofit professionals on bookkeeping, marketing, grant writing, and more.

Nonprofit support

Let our staff help you start a nonprofit, find funding, research prospective donors, and develop a strategic or fundraising plan.

Small business support 

Learn about the industry you’re interested in, assess your competition, define your goals, create a business plan, and more.

Stay in the know

From monthly newsletters to blog features, be the first to hear of new classes and get helpful tips delivered right to your inbox.

Protect your ideas

Got a great idea? Understand how to best protect it with copyright, trademark or patent.