Cameron County Community Chest 2016 Fund Drive May Update

Cameron County Community Chest 2016 Fund Drive May Update

As of May 23th, we have collected $20,921 toward our $20,200 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. We will keep the 2016 Fund Drive open until September 30, 2016.

This month’s featured organization will be the Friends of the Library.

The Friends of the Library helps to maintain the many important services of the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library. To generate funds, they have an annual Membership Drive in the spring; Used Book Sale during the summer; and the ‘Donate and Say Merry Christmas’ project in November and December. The funds generated help the library to:  Continue free services such as the public computer stations offering free internet service  Provide the latest materials for reading, listening, and viewing  Present public programs in conjunction with the Cameron County Arts  Support the Emporium Garden Club which decorates the library throughout the year and also maintains the exterior plantings  Add needed shelving and other furnishings  Maintain the library building including exterior, interior, and the multi-purpose room which is used by many community organizations.  Provide children’s programs, including Story Hour and Summer Reading Program

The Used Book Sale is held in conjunction with “Arts Fest in the Wilds”. This year the project will begin with set up on June 28th, and the sale to run from Wednesday, June 29th through Saturday, July 2nd during library hours.

The Friends of the Library are currently preparing for the annual Membership Drive. If you would like to find out more about the Friends of the Library, join the group or to make a donation, stop in at the Barbara Moscato Brown Public Library or contact Nancy Zoschg.

No donation/memorial is too small. Please send your tax-deductible contribution to: Cameron County Community Chest, PO Box 134, Emporium, PA. 15834, Attn: Judd Schager. Help to support the Recreation Board, Community Nurses, Red Cross, Friends of the Library, the Package Team, and the Garden Club.