The Peterborough Public Library Foundation has made another donation to the newly renovated Peterborough Public Library.
On Wednesday (February 21), foundation board members presented a cheque for $25,000 to the library for the cost of new furniture in the library’s children’s department.
On January 30, 2018, at the official opening of the renovated library, the foundation also donated $250,000 towards the library’s expansion expenses.
“We conducted a fundraiser last year specifically to raise money to purchase new furniture for our library’s new children’s department,” said foundation chair Bruce Gravel. “The foundation’s goal is to enhance and enrich the library’s role in our community.”
In past years, the foundation has helped with the purchase of computer internet stations, security gates, shelving, auditorium furniture, and kitchen equipment.
“There simply isn’t enough money in the library’s annual operating budget to cover everything our library needs to do to serve our community,” Gravel said. “We encourage bequests and donations on behalf of the library, which go to the delivery of better facilities and services.”
Founded in 1995, the foundation is a registered non-profit charity governed by a volunteer board of directors that oversees the secure investment and disbursement of monies received. It produces audited financial statements each year.
People wishing to donate to the foundation can visit the library’s website at www.ptbolibrary.ca, or call the foundation at 705-745-5382 ext. 2301. The foundation issues tax receipts for donations received.
