Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: EGW0085 | Last Modified: 12 Dec 2018 | Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2018 |
| Record Details | |
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| Former Name | East Gwillimbury Friends of the Library |
| Office Phone | No Phone Service Available |
| eglibraryfriends@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.egpl.ca/friends-of-the-library |
| Primary Contact | Catherine Brydon, President; Phone: 905-836-8589; Email: thebrydons@sympatico.ca |
| Established | Incorporated 2003 * received charitable status January 2006 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - Southlake Cinemania ; Occasional grants from the Canada Council, the Writers' Union of Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Description (Service) | Supports the East Gwillimbury Public Library * Promotes literacy and the role of the library within the community * Is a membership-based public foundation * raises funds, encourages interest in library projects * Hosts special events including author readings |
| Hours | Contact for information |
| Meetings | Ten meetings per year for Board of Directors and one annual general meeting |
| Areas Served | East Gwillimbury ; Author readings draw visitors from Toronto, York Region and south Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | http://www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Assets/Library/Friends+application+form.pdf |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Adult $15 * Older Adult $10 * Student $10 * Patron $35 * As a charitable foundation, the Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library can issue income tax receipts for donations and full amount of membership fees |
| Site Location | East Gwillimbury Public Library, Holland Landing Branch |
| Located In Community | Holland Landing |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Doane Rd |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1701 Holland Landing, ON L9N 1P2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; Author reading venue is fully accessible |
| Service Categories | Volunteer Opportunities |
| Print Material | "Library Times" published twice a year, plus a membership brochure |