A newspaper article about a donation from the Bradford Lions Club to the Bradford Public Library for the construction of a new library at 100 Holland Court.

The article includes a photograph of (L-R): Bill de Peuter (Mayor), Eleanor Shero (Library Board Chairperson), Adrienne Price (Head Librarian), Anne Wagg (Chair of the Fundraising Committee), Mr. Learmouth (Lions Club), Hugh Holler (Lions Club Treasurer)

A newspaper photograph of Anne Wagg and Susan West with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

Caption Reads:
"The Bradford Public Library Building Fund received its first fundraising boost last week from the members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority when they donated $300 to the cause..."

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"SOME OF the resident of Mason street got together to issue a challenge to all streets in Bradford. They've raised the $250 necessary to purchase a specially-inscribed brick in the new library, in exchange for their donation. They challenge other streets to do the same thing, so the specially-designed wall will have bricks with most streets in town listed."

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"A large crowd came out on Saturday to witness the initiation of the library fundraising committee's new sign...The brick wall signifies the group's major project, selling inscribed bricks for a special wall in the new building. The bricks sell for $250 each..."

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included is a newspaper photograph of (L-R): George Breedon (Dept. Treasurer), Merle McKnight (Firefighter), Ted Bulpit (Dept. Fire Chief), Gord Church (Dept. Captain), Eleanor Sherbo (Library Board Chairperson)

"BRADFORD'S VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS rasided $1,500 for th Library Building Fund from an October draw, and made the presentation to library board chair..."

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included is a newspaper photograph of (L-R): George Jackson (Library Building Committee Member), Lynn McClellan (Legion President), Anne Wagg (Library Fundraising Committee Chair), Art Kneeshaw (Library Fundraising Committee Member)

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"A new public library will be built in Bradford, whether or not the fundraising goal of $250,000 is met. Council passed a resolution last week (April 14) promising the town will make up any shortfall"

Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Adrienne Price holding examples of inscribed bricks that could be "bought" for $250.

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"You may be wondering, as I did, why there's a need for fundraising activities for the new Bradford Public Library. Like the present library, the new one will be funded by the provincial government through grants and the town through municipal tax revenue. According to Ann Wag [Anne Wagg], chairman of the library fundraising committee, extra funds are used for the special things which do not come under a regular budget. That may be an extra purchase of books or a special piece of equipment..."

A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.

"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Joe Arrigo (Spring Thaw Festival Chairman) and Bob Evans (representing the Library Board).

"Fundraising effort for the Knights of Columbus have proven very successful...The money is to go to the library building fund."