About / Friends of the Library
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Public support of the library through fundraising is what we’re all about. We are grateful for community support of our initiatives. You can donate to the Friends of the Library in the following ways:
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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 aregistered 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
Annual Family Membership $20
Annual Adult Membership $10
Annual Student Membership $5
Executive Members
First Name | Last Name | Designation |
---|---|---|
Ann | McLaughlin | President |
Flo | Odding | Vice President |
Maryann | Madden | Secretary/Treasurer |
Deb | Sherk | Executive at Large |
Diane | Conklin | Executive at Large |
Meetings
The Friends meet monthly, and all are welcome. We plan our fundraising activities and get to know each other.
Meetings are held a minimum of seven times annually, and are announced in the library newsletter. Email us at friends@fepl.ca for up to date information
Achievements
Our Donations to the Library
2023
$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
Paintings to Support Children’s Literacy
A generous artist and library supporter, Margaret Feaver, has given 150 of her water colour paintings to benefit the library. Community support for this has been wonderful. 80 of the paintings have been sold to date. To view or purchase a painting, please contact friends@fepl.ca
Meeting Minutes & Reports
Annual Report | April 2022 | pg 1 pg 2 |
Budget | 2021 | view |
Annual Report | April 2021 | pg 1 pg 2 |
Budget | 2020 | view |
President's Report | April 2020 | pg 1 pg 2 |
Treasurers Report | 2019 | view |
President's Report | April 2019 | pg 1 pg 2 |
President's Report | May 2018 | pg 1 pg 2 |
President's Report | May 2017 | pg 1 pg 2 |
President's Report | May 2016 | view |
Events
The Friends hold several fundraising events each year. We held a highly successful Art Sale for Children’s Literacy. 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 assisted in packing donated mittens and books at the library for Community Outreach Program Erie Christmas hampers.