On July 19 the WCDPL Foundation will host its tenth annual Library Benefit at Schedel Gardens in Elmore, Ohio.
Over the past nine years, this event has raised funds to purchase new books that our patrons use to move into a new career, gain a new skill, teach a child to read, learn about nearly any other topic of interest, or read for pleasure. Every dollar from this event goes to purchase new books, large print books, audiobooks, e-books, and picture books.
Despite some saying the Internet and e-books replace libraries, the core function of the library as the “People’s University” (where anyone can explore, learn, and discover) remains vital. In 2017, community members visited the library more than 4,200 times per week, attendance at programs and author visits grew another 11 percent, the number of cardholders grew another 3 percent, and borrowing books and other materials remains at all-time record levels.
This high rate of usage requires continuing investment. The importance of private fundraising to meet community demand is critical. Your financial gifts make a difference!
I ask that you consider giving a monetary sponsorship for the Library Benefit at Schedel Gardens in any amount from $20 to $20,000. Simply send a check payable to WCDPL Foundation (with “Schedel sponsorship” in the memo line) to A.J. Heilman, 251 N. Main, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Sponsorships over $1,000 will be recognized on a plaque in the library.
Also, please plan to attend the July 19 Benefit! Come enjoy a relaxing evening with garden tours, fine beverages, delicious food, live and silent auctions, and lots of fun and laughs with other library advocates! Tickets are $100 each and are on sale at the library.
Please support the library so that it can remain “the place to be” for the community to learn, discover, explore, and read.
Michael Penrod
WCDPL Director
