Emmaus Public Library: Monthly Private-Funding Update (Through January)

Press release from the Emmaus Public Library:

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2022-02-24

Private-funding results are in for the first month of the new year… let’s take a look.

The goal for 2022 is $114,706. This figure is based on the projected gap between the budget and the funding provided by state and local municipalities (see the 2021 year-end summary for more info).

2021 year-end summary

In January, private funding totaled $5,872, mainly from sponsorships for the upcoming Tee Time event, plus annual fund donations. Sales from the Friends’ Book Nook and cash receipts for printing and lost/damaged items made up the rest.

Tee Time Tee Time

Two great opportunities to give the results a boost are coming up soon: First, the Friends of EPL will hold their annual Spring Used Book Sale on April 22 & 23 at Lower Macungie Middle School. Mark your calendar and make room on your bookshelves!

Spring Used Book Sale on April 22 & 23

Next, the library will host the second annual Tee Time at the Library mini-golf event on April 29 & 30, featuring an adults-only evening and a family day. Visit the event page for info and links to order your tickets today!

Tee Time at the Library mini-golf event on April 29 & 30,

In the meantime, you can support the library in lots of other ways — including a tax-deductible monthly or one-time donation, and by using Amazon Smile when you shop online — to name just two.

you can support the library in lots of other ways

This press release was produced by the Emmaus Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.