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| The Guilderland Library Foundation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Guilderland Library Foundation is once again reaching out to the residents of Guilderland to participate in our 2nd Annual Giving Tree Appeal. Many of the programs and physical enhancements that make our Guilderland Public Library one of the best in the region are funded in part by contributions from generous individuals and families like you. Contributions raised by the “2006 Giving Tree” fund drive will be used to finish the new Community Literary Garden, expand the library’s popular summer reading program, and help underwrite the Foundation’s Carol J. Hamblin Notable Author Speaker series. Any donations made can be dedicated for the sole support of an individual initiative Please add a leaf to our “2006 Giving Tree” by making a tax-deductible donation to the Guilderland Library Foundation. A gift from you now will help ensure that the Guilderland Public Library continues to be a thriving community resource in the years ahead. Stop at the Library and watch our “Giving Tree” grow! The foundation is accepting tax deductible donations from individuals and businesses to help fund the completion of the garden. Donations will help fund the construction and landscaping of the garden, and such amenities as a fountain, trellis, outdoor lighting and sound system, teak chairs, tables and benches and an amphitheatre.
Check back daily for more images as the construction progresses Last updated 9/12/2005 |
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Guilderland Teachers Association Supports the Guilderland Public Library Christopher Claus, President of the Guilderland Teachers Association presents check for $2,000 to Michael Borges, President of the Guilderland Library Foundation. The grant was used to purchase new equipment for the Chil dren's Reading Area, including a colorful alphabet area rug, puppet theatre and activity center. A portion of the grant will also be used to fund the production and printing of a new brochure for the Foundation. "We greatly appreciate the support of the Guilderland Teachers Association and their desire to improve the learning potential of our children." said Michael Borges. |
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Since
its inception, the Foundation has raised over $65,000 from government,
corporate and individual sources,
all
of which has been given directly to the Library for its programs
and improvements.
Financial support was first raised through a farewell dinner for
the retiring Carol J. Hamblin, the long-time director of the Library.
These funds were used to establish the Carol
J. Hamblin Notable Author Speaker Series, which brings distinguished
authors to the Library to read from and discuss their literary works
with the public. Funds have also been used to upgrade the Young
Adult area in the Library, purchase a TTY machine for the use of
the speech and hearing impaired, upgrading the meeting room sound
system, creating a "literary" garden area and matching
funds for upgrading the public restrooms for improved handicapped
accessibility. |
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