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Donations and Memberships can be mailed to:
Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library
c/o Fort Erie Public Library
136 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie L2A 2M1
We are a registered Canadian charity. Donations to the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library are eligible for a tax receipt. Public support of the library through fundraising is what we’re all about. Our BN/Registration Number is 82481 3976 RR0001.
We are grateful for community support of our fundraising initiatives.
Executive Members
| First Name | Last Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Ann | McLaughlin | President |
| Flo | Odding | Vice President |
| Maryann | Madden | Secretary/Treasurer |
| Deb | Sherk | Executive at Large |
| Beryl | Smith | Executive at Large |
Friends Meetings
The Friends meet monthly, and all are welcome. We plan our fundraising activities and get to know each other at the Centennial branch, 136 Gilmore
Road, in the small meeting room. Meetings are held at 4 pm on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August).
We are one library fundraising and community advocacy group for all three
branches of the Fort Erie Public Library system.
Achievements
Our donations to FEPL:
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
Current Project
We have raised over $5500 for children’s literacy at FEPL to date. We are fundraising for a special feature in the redesign of the children’s area at the Centennial branch. View Paintings
Our Thanks to:
Margaret Feaver
Le Bateau Gallery
Corner Coffee CaféCrystal Chandelier
F8te Salon
Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce
Friends of FEPL members
Jason Haywood Photography
Heavens Hair Salon
Cynthia Lacroix
Mayor’s Youth A.C.
The Mill Ridgeway
Jim Moore
Planks Canada
Hazel Reinhart
Ridgeway Lions Club
Craig Shufelt
Staff of FEPL
Cameron Sutcliff
And You!
Meeting Minutes & Reports
Events
The Friends hold several fundraising events each year. We have held BBQs at Sobeys, Pasta Night at the Italo-Canadian Club, and others. We promote the library at about six events annually in our community, by having displays at the market, the Douglas Heights Seniors Expo, and other events. The Friends also took part in the fall How-To Festival at the library. Each December we assist in packing donated mittens and books at the library for Community Outreach Program Erie Christmas hampers.
To Donate or Join
Complete this form and return it to any branch of the Library.
Donations can be mailed to:
Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library
c/o Fort Erie Public Library
136 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie L2A 2M1
We are a registered Canadian charity. Donations to the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library are eligible for a tax receipt. Public support of the library through fundraising is what we’re all about. Our BN/Registration Number is 82481 3976 RR0001.
We are grateful for community support of our fundraising initiatives.
