ABOUT US
Mission Statement
- The mission of The Peters Township Library Foundation is to advocate for the Peters Township Public Library through fundraising and volunteer support.
Meet the Foundation
The Foundation supports the Peters Township Public Library as they open books, doors and minds in our community.
The Foundation meets monthly to support the Peters Township Public Library as they open books, doors and minds in our community. We support the library’s efforts financially when opportunities arise to expand the library’s offerings, and help to facilitate volunteers whose efforts enhance what the library does to support lifelong learning.
The Foundation meets monthly to support the Peters Township Public Library as they open books, doors and minds in our community. We support the library’s efforts financially when opportunities arise to expand the library’s offerings, and help to facilitate volunteers whose efforts enhance what the library does to support lifelong learning.
What We've Funded
Each donation received by The Peters Township Library Foundation is used to supplement the Peters Township Library's annual budget. We have funded:
- Seed Library
- PTPL Archivist
- Library of Congress Research for PTPL Archives
- Summer Reading Program Tent Rentals & Prizes
- Read Local Eat Local Tent Rentals & Speaker Fee
- Novel November
- BeanStack App
- Library Zoom Subscription for Virtual Programming
- Book Club Backpacks
- Strategic Plan Consultant
- Printing Library Annual Report
- Extra Books for NEA Big Read Program
- AWE Learning Station Computer for Youth Services Department
- Library Calendar
- Newspaper Digitization for PTPL Archives
- How Do You Library Videography
Volunteering Opportunities
As part of our mission statement, we are eager to bring in new volunteers for some of our permanent and temporary events. Our current volunteers help with:
- Open Book Store
- Novel November
- Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Luncheons
- WCCF Day of Giving
- Little Free Libraries
- Video Reels & Photography
- Homebound Delivery
- Library Events
Maura Kelly, President
Sharlene Campano, Vice President
Marji Dickson, Treasurer
Diane Lioon, Secretary
Sue Freyder
Meghan Greenwood
Kay McEvoy
Kathleen Gallant
Linda Hlavinka
Matt Siconolfi
Maggie McCauley