Fundraising efforts successful at Bowlby library
WAYNESBURG – Fran Hardy, president of the Friends of Bowlby Public Library, said the 2013 fundraising effort had a great response, and more than expected help from Jacobs Petroleum.
The Friends organization annually does a letter writing campaign to request funds to help with projects carried out by Eva K. Bowlby Public Library. To encourage contributors, Steve Stuck of Jacobs Petroleum donated an Exxon gas card and 10 car wash vouchers to be awarded by random drawing to people who had made contributions to this year’s fundraiser.
With the tightening of state budget funds, local entities like public libraries must rely heavily on contributions for the programs those libraries provide to their communities. Friends is an organization that helps with several such programs, especially those programs geared to children’s activities.
In the last year, Friends’ donations have helped fund the Summer Reading Program, a book give-away on Rain Day, staff professional development geared to children’s services and several other worthwhile library projects.
Hardy pointed out that the Friends organization was very grateful to Stuck and to all of the community members who have contributed. She was also quick to point out that although the gas and car wash promos are done, Friends and Bowlby will always welcome contributions, especially if someone has forgotten to respond to their request letter. Of course, new contributors are also very encouraged. Any interested parties can contact Mrs. Hardy, any Friends member or the staff at Bowlby Library.