Friends of the Library
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Open House - Meet the new Library CEO Jen Kendall Saturday February 8th 2025 Stevensville: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Crystal Ridge: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Centennial: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Refreshments will be served Giant Used Book Sale April 26th 2025 Crystal Ridge BranchBook Donations
The Friends are continuing to accept donations of used books. Please drop off your donations on Tuesdays at Crystal Ridge Library Branch between 3pm and 7pm.
Donate
Public support of the library through fundraising is what we’re all about. We are grateful for community support of our initiatives. You can donate to the Friends of the Library in the following ways:
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Complete this form to join or donate to the friends of the library. Return the form to any branch of the Library.
Donate by Mail:
Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library
c/o Fort Erie Public Library
136 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie L2A 2M1
The Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library is a registered Canadian charity. Donations to the Friends of the Fort Erie Public Library are eligible for a tax receipt. Our BN/Registration Number is 82481 3976 RR0001.
Membership
To join or renew your membership with the Friends of the Library click the link below:Annual Family Membership $20
Annual Adult Membership $10
Annual Student Membership $5
Executive Members
| First Name | Last Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Susan | Jacobs | President |
| Tamara | Kozel | Vice President |
| Jude | Campbell | Treasurer |
| Lynne | Kumagai | Secretary |
| Carolyn | Cybulski | Executive at Large |
| Marcia | Feiertag | Executive at Large |
Meetings
The Friends meet monthly, and all are welcome. We plan our fundraising activities and get to know each other.
Meetings are held a minimum of seven times annually, and are announced in the library newsletter. Email us at friends@fepl.ca for up to date information
Achievements
Our Donations to the Library
2024$5000 Lecterns, Library of Things
$1500 for Playaway Launchpads
$5000 for seniors, adults, and children's programming
$2000 given for the "Library of Things" and 2 iPad stands
2023
$2000 given for children’s programs
$2000 for virtual reality system for programming
2022
$650 for book club kits in memory of Beryl Smith
$2400 for children’s activity stations in memory of Christopher Madden
$2000 for children’s programming
$500 to replenish books in Rinkside Reading nook
2021
$1500 for a music lending library of instruments and learning materials $6000 for a mobile kitchen for cooking programs with a gift from the estate of Lee and Lois Remington
$4000 for children’s programming
2020
$2472 for adult reading area in memory of Mrs. Louise Coshan
$2000 for children’s programming
$4000 for book club kits for all ages
2019
$4000 grant received from Retired Teachers of Ontario, donated for Homebound Delivery Program
$500 grant received from Niagara Community Foundation, donated for Tween Club furniture
$8000 for special Children’s feature with proceeds from Art Sale for Children’s Literacy
$3000 for children’s programming
$500 to replenish books in Rinkside Reading nook
2018
$2500 for children’s programming
$500 to update books in Rinkside Reading nook
2017
$4069 for Rinkside Reading nook at Crystal Ridge Arena
$2000 for children’s summer programming
2016
$4000 for adult and children’s programs
$3000 grant received from Retired Teachers of Ontario
2015
$4974 for toddler play wall
Reports
| Annual Report | 2023 | view |
| Treasurer's Report | 2023 | view |
| Annual Report | 2022 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| Treasurer's Report | 2022 | view |
| Annual Report | 2021 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| Treasurer's Report | 2021 | view |
| Annual Report | 2020 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| Treasurer's Report | 2020 | view |
| President's Report | 2019 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| Treasurers Report | 2019 | view |
| President's Report | 2018 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| President's Report | 2017 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| President's Report | 2016 | pg 1 pg 2 |
| President's Report | 2015 | view |
Events
The Friends organize multiple fundraising events annually. Notably, we host a successful Used Book sale several times each year, as well as BBQs at Sobeys. An annual art sale at Lakeside Books and Art, featuring paintings generously donated by local artist Margaret Feaver. Additionally, we offer Sugarbowl prints signed by artist B. McNamara for sale at all Library Branches. On Giving Tuesday, we seek donations for a special library projects. You can also find us participating in community events such as "The End of Summer Parade" in Crystal Beach.
