We have been raising money from state grants and individual donors. All of our trustees are contributing, too. We have raised the lion’s share of the $450,000 we need to complete the renovations to our library. Now, private donors have told us if we raise $70,000 from the public, they will double your contribution, and we will top our total!

 

What can you do to help? Over 7,000 area residents are active users of our library.  So, if our patrons could each give us $10, we’d reach our $70,000 goal. Remember, for every dollar you contribute, the library receives twice that much.

 

Think of it this way: It’s a worthwhile, smart investment because each year we circulate almost 70,000 items, saving patrons $510,000 in the cost of books, e-books, videos and audio materials. Help us update to become the library for the world we live in now.

 

Thank you!     

The Board of Trustees, Free Library of New Hope and Solebury                                                                    

Connie Hillman, Librarian

 

Our Renovation Plans Include:

• Energy-efficient HVAC system to provide more comfort in all seasons.

 

• Modern lighting fixtures to enliven the space and facilitate the learning experience.

 

• Handicap accessibility and restroom facilities to enable all our patrons

  to enjoy the library.

 

• Circulation desk area redesign to help patrons  get information

  and check out materials easily.

 

• Meeting room and flexible program space to address community interests.

 

• Children’s reading room re-imagined as a fun and dynamic space serving

  family needs.

• Adding more tablet computers and downloadable resources for music, movies and books.