Well somebody does if we think a bit about the statistics that we just received for our year ending June 30, 2011. Despite being open 25% fewer hours over last year due to budget driven closures of Reiche and Munjoy Branches last July, PPL system visitors (633,854) hit record levels as did the lending of print and digital materials (1,089,338).
List those markers of activity along with our raising a record amount for our annual fund $119,120 from 725 donors then it is clear that we are headed in the right direction.
The budget process that concluded in the spring for this year held a critical outcome for us. The City made a commitment to provide the funds to stabilize the number of locations in the library system by funding the Riverton Branch. We are delighted with that support and beginning August 5th we will remodel the Branch to make it a more responsive and attractive location for library users.
Our thanks to our partners, library users, donors, Friends of PPL, volunteers and funders such as the City of Portland for their belief in Portland Public Library. As the Executive Director it is always my privilege to thank the staff and Trustees for their commitment and passion for the work that we do.
Showing posts with label Annual Fund. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annual Fund. Show all posts
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, December 10, 2010
How it gets on the shelf...
Each year the Library funds its ability to buy materials of all kinds (print, media, electronic, etc) for every age and type of user through money from the endowment, fees and donations, most notably the Annual Fund. This year’s collection budget will depend on the Annual Fund to provide approximately 25% of the total budget. Our goal is $115,000 and right now we are more than a third toward reaching it. December is a critical month to expand our current total of approximately $45,000
Our friends at VOX Gallery are donating 20% of the sale of each photograph sold from the show, “Vox Photographs: Art Nouveau/New Work.” If you haven’t seen this show in our Lewis Gallery
So, buy a great work of art, or send us a check or donate online and take some great and deserved joy as you give the gift of reading this holiday season.
Friday, August 31, 2007
2 Great Authors in 1 Great Week!
The first week in October will be something special at PPL.
Every once in a while, extraordinary programs come along that we are lucky enough to be able to share with the public. This fall, we’ll be having two internationally renowned authors present programs.
First, Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo will be joining us for the inaugural stop on the tour for his new book, Bridge of Sighs. Russo will speak on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm at the First Parish Church at 425 Congress Street in Portland. He will be reading from his new book and signing copies after the reading. Books will be available from Longfellow Books at the event. If you’d like a more “intimate” meeting with the author, there will be a reception before the reading. The event at 1st Parish Church is free and open to the public, but seats will fill up fast so make sure to arrive early. Tickets to the reception are $35 each or 2 for $60. You can also support our Annual Fund by becoming an Event Sponsor for $250, which includes 4 tickets to the reception, preferred seating at the public 
portion of the event, recognition on the Library’s website and at the event, as well as other benefits. If you’d like to attend the reception or have any questions, please contact our Development and Programming office by phone at 871-1700 ext. 759 or by e-mail at progdev@portland.lib.me.us for more information. You can also check out our website at www.portlandlibrary.com
Three days later on Friday, October 5, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, Firstlight) makes a rare New England appearance—in fact, we’re the only New England appearance on her tour. She will read from her newest collection of essays, Firstlight, answer questions from the audience, and sign books. She’s also happy to have her photo taken with fans after the book signing is complete. Books will be on sale at the event by Borders, who’s co-sponsoring the event. 
Tickets to this exciting evening only $12 each, and are available through PortTix (842-0800; www.PortTix.com; 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101). The event will take place at Merrill Auditorium. Again if you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact our Development and Programming office or check out our website at www.portlandlibrary.com.
Proceeds from both events will benefit Portland Public Library’s 2007-2008 Annual Fund for new books, materials and technologies. We hope you will join us for both of these wonderful authors and help support the Library!
Every once in a while, extraordinary programs come along that we are lucky enough to be able to share with the public. This fall, we’ll be having two internationally renowned authors present programs.
First, Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo will be joining us for the inaugural stop on the tour for his new book, Bridge of Sighs. Russo will speak on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm at the First Parish Church at 425 Congress Street in Portland. He will be reading from his new book and signing copies after the reading. Books will be available from Longfellow Books at the event. If you’d like a more “intimate” meeting with the author, there will be a reception before the reading. The event at 1st Parish Church is free and open to the public, but seats will fill up fast so make sure to arrive early. Tickets to the reception are $35 each or 2 for $60. You can also support our Annual Fund by becoming an Event Sponsor for $250, which includes 4 tickets to the reception, preferred seating at the public 
portion of the event, recognition on the Library’s website and at the event, as well as other benefits. If you’d like to attend the reception or have any questions, please contact our Development and Programming office by phone at 871-1700 ext. 759 or by e-mail at progdev@portland.lib.me.us for more information. You can also check out our website at www.portlandlibrary.com
Three days later on Friday, October 5, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life of Bees, The Mermaid Chair, Firstlight) makes a rare New England appearance—in fact, we’re the only New England appearance on her tour. She will read from her newest collection of essays, Firstlight, answer questions from the audience, and sign books. She’s also happy to have her photo taken with fans after the book signing is complete. Books will be on sale at the event by Borders, who’s co-sponsoring the event. 
Tickets to this exciting evening only $12 each, and are available through PortTix (842-0800; www.PortTix.com; 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101). The event will take place at Merrill Auditorium. Again if you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact our Development and Programming office or check out our website at www.portlandlibrary.com. Proceeds from both events will benefit Portland Public Library’s 2007-2008 Annual Fund for new books, materials and technologies. We hope you will join us for both of these wonderful authors and help support the Library!
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