Calvert Library Foundation Slide Presentation Final Jan 2010
1. The Calvert Library Foundation Helping Fund Imagination+Information+Inspiration
2. 2 “Public Libraries are the crucibles of democracy, the means for Everyman’s pursuit happiness and prosperity, and our guarantors of freedom.” Anonymous
3. 3 Calvert Library Truly the Gem of the Chesapeake Not your Granddaddy's library
17. 17 Calvert Library The Flagship and her consorts: The Main Library at Prince Frederick Three Branches: The Beaches; Fairview; and, Southern
18. 18 Calvert Library What they provide: Books! Electronic media: tapes; CDs; MP3s; videos; DVDs; Video Games; Wii and more Computers galore Community Programs Meeting rooms Research materials and assistance Ambiance Coffee and camaraderie
19. 19 Calvert Library No Boundaries…… Tri-County cooperative access arrangements Beyond the Tri-Counties access Internet access from your home: reserve; extend; research; discover; download Social Networking
20. 20 Calvert Library Among the goals for the future… Lifelong education enhanced! Ever-growing customer access to books, CDs, DVDs, on-line resources! School support expanded! Library Branches replaced or renovated!
21. 21 Calvert Library Internal Organizations to “protect, defend and improve” The Trustees Friends of the Library The Library Foundation
22. 22 Calvert Library Foundation What you should know about the Foundation: A non-profit organization eligible to receive charitable donations County citizens raising funds for the Library Going beyond what government makes possible Helping make the difference between being good and being great!
23. 23 Calvert Library Foundation Examples of Foundation activities: Authors by the Bay series Fundraising Disbursements for furnishings; computers; programs; staff training; software Facilitating grants from other organizations
25. 25 Calvert Library Foundation We want to help you invest your money In Imagination, Information and Inspiration In the future of our County’s children In one of the best things you can do for yourself, your family, and your community
26. 26 Calvert Library Foundation How you can help: Give generously through: Underwriting rooms at the Library Underwriting special projects, e.g., Imagination Station Special gifts Bequests in your Will Insurance policies with the Library as beneficiary The giving tree Memorial bricks
27. 27 Calvert Library Foundation How you can help: Apply to be a Director of the Foundation … if you like to work for a good cause Directors’ responsibilities include: Monthly meetings; planning; oversight; funds allocations; fundraising activities
28. 28 Calvert Library Foundation How you can contact us: Our web site: www.calvertlibraryfoundation.com Email: calvertlibraryfoundation@somd.lib.md.us Leave a message at the Library: (410) 535-0291 (301) 855-1862 Write to us: Calvert Library Foundation c/o Calvert Library Prince Frederick P.O. Box 3508 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
