June Fundraisers and Events



June 7th Stevensville Springfest, 10am-4pm
Stevensville Park - 2508 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville

June 10th Member & Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, 1pm
Old Fort Erie - 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie

June 14th Seniors Stepping Out, 11am-3pm
Fort Erie Leisureplex - 3 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie

Who We Are!

The Friends support the Fort Erie Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and community engagement, helping to keep it a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming space for all.

Over the past 10 years, we have given over $91,000 to the Fort Erie Public Library branches. These funds have supported various initiatives, including programming, book club kits, the Library of Things, Playaway Launchpads, and recently the Cantook French digital program.

Book Donations

The Friends are continuing to accept donations of used books. Please drop off your donations on Tuesdays at Crystal Ridge Library Branch between 3pm and 7pm.

Donate

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Complete this form to join or donate to the friends of the library. Return the form to any branch of the Library.

Donate by Mail:

Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library
c/o Fort Erie Public Library
136 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie L2A 2M1

The Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library is a registered Canadian charity. Donations to the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library are eligible for a tax receipt. Our BN/Registration Number is 82481 3976 RR0001.

Membership

Through our dedicated efforts, the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library play an important role in fostering a strong connection between the library and the community.


As a member, you will:

  • Join a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about supporting the Fort Erie Public Library
  • Participate in local community led events
  • Help organize and take part in fundraising initiatives
To join or renew your membership with the Friends of the Library click the link below:
Annual Family Membership $20
Annual Adult Membership $10
Annual Student Membership $5

Executive Members

First Name Last Name Designation
Susan Jacobs President
Lynne Kumagai Vice President
Jude Campbell Treasurer
Vacant Executive at Large
Carolyn Cybulski Secretary
Marcia Feiertag Executive at Large

Meetings

Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library meetings are held at the Centennial Branch at 4pm. All are welcome
January 14, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025 (Annual General Meeting)
May 13, 2025
June 10, 2025 (Annual Picnic - Old Fort Erie 1pm)
September 9, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025

Achievements

Our Donations to the Library
2025
$4000 Summer Programming
$4000 Programming
$1100 Cantook French Digital Library

2024
$5000 Lecterns, Library of Things

$1500 for Playaway Launchpads

$5000 for seniors, adults, and children's programming

$2000 given for the "Library of Things" and 2 iPad stands

2023
$2000 given for children’s programs
$2000 for virtual reality system for programming

2022
$650 for book club kits in memory of Beryl Smith
$2400 for children’s activity stations in memory of Christopher Madden
$2000 for children’s programming
$500 to replenish books in Rinkside Reading nook

2021
$1500 for a music lending library of instruments and learning materials
$6000 for a mobile kitchen for cooking programs with a gift from the estate of Lee and Lois Remington
$4000 for children’s programming

2020
$2472 for adult reading area in memory of Mrs. Louise Coshan
$2000 for children’s programming
$4000 for book club kits for all ages

2019
$4000 grant received from Retired Teachers of Ontario, donated for Homebound Delivery Program
$500 grant received from Niagara Community Foundation, donated for Tween Club furniture
$8000 for special Children’s feature with proceeds from Art Sale for Children’s Literacy
$3000 for children’s programming
$500 to replenish books in Rinkside Reading nook

2018
$2500 for children’s programming
$500 to update books in Rinkside Reading nook

2017
$4069 for Rinkside Reading nook at Crystal Ridge Arena
$2000 for children’s summer programming

2016
$4000 for adult and children’s programs
$3000 grant received from Retired Teachers of Ontario

2015
$4974 for toddler play wall

Reports

Annual Report 2024 view
Treasurer's Report 2024 view
Annual Report 2023 view
Treasurer's Report 2023 view
Annual Report 2022 pg 1 pg 2
Treasurer's Report 2022 view
Annual Report 2021 pg 1 pg 2
Treasurer's Report 2021 view
Annual Report 2020 pg 1 pg 2
Treasurer's Report 2020 view
President's Report 2019 pg 1 pg 2
Treasurers Report 2019 view
President's Report 2018 pg 1 pg 2
President's Report 2017 pg 1 pg 2
President's Report 2016 pg 1 pg 2
President's Report 2015 view