In 1981, with the help of the Big Sur Land Trust, White formally organized "The Henry Miller Memorial Library".

The collection was accumulated and donated by Henry Miller Library board member William Ashley.

After a day spent being humbled by the grandeur of Big Sur's natural bounty, checking in with fellow humans and the art they create can serve as a ballast.

[6]In 2012, Philip Glass, along with musician and actress Joanna Newsom and violinist Tim Fain, performed at the Warfield in San Francisco in a benefit for the Library.

Performers included Sharon Van Etten, Mike Nesmith, Al Jardine (of the Beach Boys), Johnny Rivers, plus Meg Baird and Tara Jane O'Neil, and raised $40,000.

Past and ongoing programs include: Previous musical performers include Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Arcade Fire, Henry Rollins, Fleet Foxes, Flaming Lips, and Yo La Tengo.