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

"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."

A newspaper clipping about a Jog/ Walkathon, with proceeds going towards the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

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 a town donation to the building fund for the Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"BRADFORD - The Bradford Public Library BOard received a big boost to the coffers last week. Town council made official a donation that is valued at close to half a million dollars. The grant and land deal is to be used for the construction of the new library..."

A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

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 Tony Gratton (Business Owner), Carlos Beloso (Business Owner) and Debbie Jeske (Library Rep.)

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 a fundraising drive to help raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

Included with the article is a picture of those involved in fundraising for the new library.
Front Row (L-R): Bill Marks, Anne Wagg, Debbie Jesk, Ryan Lamb
Second Row (L-R): Art Kneeshaw, Eleanor Sherbo, Pauline Taylor
Back Row (L-R): Ron Quinton, Dennis Roughley, Gary Lamb
Absent for photo: George Jackson, Bob Evans, Brenda Nolan

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

"LIBRARY FUNDRAISERS COMMITTEE honorary chairman Charles Evans looks on while Mayor Bell [Bill] dePeuter fills in the first segment on the new sign showing how much has been roused..."