Birthday Party A Great Success

The Central Park Library celebrated its 5th anniversary of the opening of the new building in April. A week-long celebration was held with many events and activities for patrons of all ages.

The party ended with a full-day celebration on Saturday. Click here to view some photos.

$19,405 Granted to the Library During Our Community Grant Event and Chocolate Party

Twice a year we give away monies raised from our booksale.  On April 13^th volunteers, donors and Friends' members joined together to vote how the money should be spent.  After careful deliberations, the following programs were funded.  Many thanks to all those who donated books or money, bought books or volunteered—you made this possible.
 

Funded programs:

$9,825 for Summer Reading Programs for Children, Teens & Adults
$3,310 for Children's Programs Including Books With CDs, Audio Book Players and Performances
$3,100 for Adult Programs to Assist Unemployed Patrons In Preparing for New Jobs
$1,100 for Materials to Help Disabled Patrons
$570 to Recognize Volunteers Who Work Over 8,000 Hours A Year for Free!
$1,500 Added to Long-Term Endowment Funds for the Library's Future Needs

In addition, generous supporters donated $2,100 to fund even more programs!