The private-funding thermometer rose by $5,825 in May, bringing the total for the year to $49,582, or 32.2 percent of the goal.
General gifts (including the donation box) totaled approximately $4.8K, with a $4K private donation making up the bulk.
Sales in the Friends’ Book Nook added $720 in May, and cash receipts of roughly $275 for lost/damaged books, printing/copying, and room rentals rounded out the rest.
With seven months left, the gap to the goal stands at $104,598. The private-funding goal represents the projected gap between the amount that’s covered by state and local funding vs. the library’s operating budget. Approximately a third of the library’s budget must be covered through fund-raising and private donations throughout the year.
Check back next month for June results and please consider making a one-time or recurring monthly donation. You can also support the library by volunteering, frequenting the Friends’ Book Nook for great bargains on books and puzzles, or honoring a loved one by dedicating a gift book in their name.
THANK YOU — WE APPRECIATE YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT!
