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Following its amazing success with The Trove children's library,
White Plains Public Library is ready to take the next step and create
distinctive space and services for teens. The White Plains Library Foundation
has agreed to take on this project and raise 100% of the funding needed!
The plan is to redo space on the Library's first floor as a
visually distinct, welcoming area for teens with its own name ("The Edge"),
theme, and decor. Display shelving, panels, and furnishings will be used to
set the space apart as a teen-friendly seating, study and viewing/listening
area. At the same time, the Library will further develop its programs and
online presence for this age group. In the process of rearranging things, we
will also improve accommodations for our local history materials and regular
adult seating.
With the Library Foundation and community involvement, the
Library plans to spend the coming months raising the money, doing the design,
and making it happen. The project budget (and fund raising goal) is $250,000,
and we hope to reach that goal and complete the project by fall 2009.
Please consider making a special gift today to help fund "The
Edge." Donors at every level will be listed on the Library's website and in
Foundation publications. Sponsorships of $1,000 and up will receive prominent
recognition in "The Edge" and special recognition in conjunction with our
Gala on October 25, 2008, including journal ad (7.5 x 10), tickets ($2,500+),
and if confirmed by August 1, 2008, a listing in our 2008 Gala invitation.
Gifts from $125 - $999 will also receive recognition in our Gala journal.
Many thanks for your support...and for making dreams come true.
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About the White Plains Library Foundation
 The
Foundation was incorporated in 1995 to raise funds to help meet the
long-range goals of the White Plains Public Library. From 1997-2001 the
Foundation conducted its first fund raising effort, a Centennial Campaign,
that raised $1 million to enhance programs and collections, establish an
endowment, and seed a capital project to renovate and expand the children's
library. In 2004-2005 The Campaign for the Children's Library raised an
additional $750,000 and The Trove opened to community acclaim. From new
after-school programs to outstanding cultural events, literacy initiatives,
convenient online services and dynamic space improvements like the upcoming
teen area, every program you support through the Library Foundation makes a
powerful impact. A list of corporate and individual contributors is
available on our website at www.whiteplainslibrary.org.
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Save
the Date!
Sail to The
Edge...
4th Annual
Treasures Gala
to benefit the new teen area at White Plains Public Library Saturday,
October 25, 2008
at 7:00 p.m.
Calypso
supper, treasure hunt and festivities. For information about tickets and journal
ads,
call
422-1488
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How You
Can Help
Donate
to the Foundation.
Gifts of any size are welcome.
Gifts of securities are gladly accepted.
Increase
your donation with a matching gift from your company
Sponsor
a Foundation program
Attend
our next Treasures Gala
Take
an ad in the Gala journal
Volunteer
your time and expertise
Give
a planned gift through your will
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Contact
Us:
White Plains Library Foundation
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-422-1406
www.whiteplainslibrary.org
The Foundation is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit
organization. All contributions are deductible for income tax purposes as
determined by law.
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