The Cranbury Public Library Foundation, established on November 17, 2009, aims to support fundraising for a new library facility and to advocate for its creation. In 2010 and 2011, the foundation made significant progress by recruiting board members, launching a website, and initiating a capital campaign to address the pressing need for a more comprehensive library space. The foundation emphasizes the importance of a new library for community engagement, educational resources, and enhancing property values.

1. Cranbury Public Library Foundation Established November 17, 2009

2. CPL Foundation Mission Statement 501©3 & EIN 27-0792796 – acknowledge charitable contributions Support fundraising for new facility Pursue other funding sources Advocate Partner

3. CPL Foundation Board Pat Demers Dave Fletcher Mel Lehr Frank Marlowe Marilynn Mullen Patty Thomsson Kirstie Venanzi

4. CPL Foundation Accomplishments In 2010, the Foundation Recruited Mel Lehr to join Board Foundation Logo Feasibility Study Public Relations outreach Launched website Selected Capital Campaign Consultant

5. CPL Foundation Accomplishments In 2011 so far, the Foundation Hired Janice Roddenbery Initiated Capital Campaign planning including Formed Steering Committee Wrote Case for Support Established Campaign Budget Drafted Table of Gifts Wrote Donation Guidelines Created Pledge Form Testing Campaign Name Finalizing Campaign $$ Goal Creating Donor Prospect Lists

6. Cranbury needs a new public library .

7. CPL Foundation Case for Support There is a pressing need. There is evidence of the need. There are benefits to the community. Let me count the ways! There are people who can make it happen.

8. CPL Foundation Case for Support There is a need. Current school/public library not meeting divergent requirements More space required for comprehensive resources and services

9. CPL Foundation Case for Support Evidence of the need Programming limited by available space Groups turned away due to limited space School restricts access during school hours Resource acquisition impinged

10. CPL Foundation Case for Support Benefits to the Cranbury Community A welcoming community “living room” for all ages Encourage reading & life-long learning outside of school Cranburians will stay in town Sustains small town feel and independence Proven enhancement to property values

11. CPL Foundation Case for Support People who can make it happen Excellent library staff Committed Library Board of Trustees and CPL Foundation Board Cranbury citizens YOU!

12. Help us to give Cranbury the library our community deserves.