GREENWICH, Conn., February 20, 2025 – Greenwich Library, recognized as one of the nation’s premier libraries and the most visited library in the state of Connecticut, has received a transformative $5 million gift to endow its acclaimed Signature Series programming. This is the largest gift received by Greenwich Library in more than 30 years, marking a pivotal moment in the Library’s history. The gift, made by Greenwich residents Lynne and Richard Pasculano, underscores the enduring commitment to the advancement of culture, education and community enrichment.
The Greenwich Library Signature Series, which features four headline events annually, brings world-class speakers and thought leaders to the community to address topics of global significance. The endowment, as well as a name change to the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Signature Series, was publicly announced at an event with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Thomas Friedman, who offered a timely and powerful discussion about global affairs in today’s rapidly changing world.
“This endowment ensures that the Greenwich Library’s Signature Series will continue to inspire and engage our community for generations to come,” said Joe Williams, director of Greenwich Library. “We are deeply grateful to Lynne and Richard Pasculano for their generosity and vision. Their gift underscores the changing role of libraries as cultural and educational cornerstones of society, and it allows us to expand our mission of fostering thoughtful discourse and discovery and continue it for generations to come.”
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