Friends of Bowlby Public Library conclude fundraising for 2014
WAYNESBURG – Finalizing the 2014 fundraiser, Fran Hardy, president of The Friends of Bowlby Public Library, presented an Exxon gas card to D.A. Neubauer, one of the 80 people who contributed to this year’s Friends Fundraiser.
Hardy pointed out the 2014 effort had a great response with more than expected help from Jacobs Petroleum. The organization annually does a letter writing campaign to request funds to help with projects carried out by Eva K. Bowlby Public Library.
As an incentive to 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. Neubauer was the winner of the gas card, and 10 other winners will drive a clean car thanks to Stuck’s Laser Wash.
With the consistent 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, and several other worthwhile library projects.
Hardy pointed out that although the gas and car wash promotions are done, Friends and Bowlby will always welcome contributions, especially if someone has forgotten to respond to their request letter.
New contributors are also encouraged. Contact Hardy, any Friends member or the staff at Bowlby Library.