Calvert Library Foundation Slide Presentation Final Jan 2010
- 1. The Calvert Library FoundationHelping 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. 3Calvert LibraryTruly the Gem of the ChesapeakeNot your Granddaddy's library
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- 17. 17Calvert LibraryThe Flagship and her consorts:The Main Library at Prince FrederickThree Branches: The Beaches; Fairview; and, Southern
- 18. 18Calvert LibraryWhat they provide:Books!Electronic media: tapes; CDs; MP3s; videos; DVDs; Video Games; Wii and moreComputers galoreCommunity ProgramsMeeting roomsResearch materials and assistanceAmbianceCoffee and camaraderie
- 19. 19Calvert LibraryNo Boundaries……Tri-County cooperative access arrangementsBeyond the Tri-Counties accessInternet access from your home: reserve; extend; research; discover; downloadSocial Networking
- 20. 20Calvert LibraryAmong 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. 21Calvert LibraryInternal Organizations to “protect, defend and improve”The TrusteesFriends of the LibraryThe Library Foundation
- 22. 22Calvert Library FoundationWhat you should know about the Foundation:A non-profit organization eligible to receive charitable donationsCounty citizens raising funds for the LibraryGoing beyond what government makes possibleHelping make the difference between being good and being great!
- 23. 23Calvert Library FoundationExamples of Foundation activities:Authors by the Bay seriesFundraisingDisbursements for furnishings; computers; programs; staff training; softwareFacilitating grants from other organizations
- 24. 24Calvert Library FoundationThe Foundation Needs You!!!
- 25. 25Calvert Library FoundationWe want to help you invest your moneyIn Imagination, Information and InspirationIn the future of our County’s childrenIn one of the best things you can do for yourself, your family, and your community
- 26. 26Calvert Library FoundationHow you can help:Give generously through:Underwriting rooms at the LibraryUnderwriting special projects, e.g., Imagination StationSpecial giftsBequests in your WillInsurance policies with the Library as beneficiaryThe giving treeMemorial bricks
- 27. 27Calvert Library FoundationHow you can help:Apply to be a Director of the Foundation… if you like to work for a good causeDirectors’ responsibilities include: Monthly meetings; planning; oversight; funds allocations; fundraising activities
- 28. 28Calvert Library FoundationHow you can contact us:Our web site: www.calvertlibraryfoundation.comEmail: calvertlibraryfoundation@somd.lib.md.usLeave 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
- 29. 29Questions?