Annual Campaign

Dear Slate Belt Resident:

The Library Board and Staff are excited to reach out to you today and extend a warm invitation to join us on an inspiring journey toward a brighter future for the Bangor Public Library.

As you know, libraries are an integral aspect of thriving communities. The Bangor Public Library shares this belief and is committed to not only meeting community needs but exceeding them. 

The Bangor Public Library has not been excluded from common issues like budget constraints, responding to changing patron needs, physical space constraints and more. The library needs you to help ensure the Bangor Public Library maintains a strong presence for generations to come.

The Library Staff continues to work hard to make sure that everyone in the communities we serve receive one on one attention. The Library provides such services as book information, computer use, faxing, and reference questions.

This year’s campaign will raise funds to continue to support the mission of our community Library, as well as working towards a balanced budget. The cost of living has risen and has affected all aspects of our budget. Our goal is to close the $28,000 deficit and to offer enhanced opportunities for patrons by:

  • Providing monthly cultural and literary programs for all ages, including summer reading programs for youth
  • Continuing to purchase items to be added to the general collection, such as updating our junior non- fiction section and easy non-fiction.
  • Purchasing more technology for the library, such as upgrading our patron and staff computers.
  • Continuing to provide ACCESS PA (a program which allows you free use of other public libraries in Pennsylvania)
  • Continuing to provide POWER Library (a free connection to useful databases)
  • Continuing to provide E-books, E-magazines, audio books through Libby, and Inter-library loan privileges

We hope this letter will encourage your continued support with a tax-deductible donation. As our population grows, so does the need for our Library’s resources. The Bangor Public Library wants to be able to continue to serve all citizens as the need for information grows. Thank you for your assistance in securing the Library’s collections, programs, and services for you and future generations of library users.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Lynch,
Library Director

(Please detach the form below and return to Bangor Public Library 39 S. Main Street Bangor, PA 18013)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yes! I would like to support the Library. Enclosed is my contribution of:
  • $1,000
  • $500
  • $100
  • $50
  • $25
  • Other

Make check payable to Bangor Public Library or pay by credit card/donation button.

Visit us at www.bangorlibrary.org The Library is a non-profit organization under section 501c(3) of the IRS code

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