Library Board Approves Fundraising Priorities 2012 – 2014

Library Board Approves Fundraising Priorities 2012 - 2014

TORONTO (Monday, April 2, 2012) – The Toronto Public Library Board met this evening at Toronto Reference Library.

Highlights of April 2 meeting of the Board:

Fundraising Priorities 2012 - 2014

The Toronto Public Library Board approved fundraising priorities to be shared with the Toronto Public Library Foundation for funding consideration this year and beyond. Priorities are focused on enhancing the library's welcoming places and spaces; collections, literacy and the joy of reading; lifelong learning and skills development; and cultural and social connections. Funds raised by the Foundation are in addition to the Library’s operating and capital budgets, and provide enhanced funding to support the identified projects. A full list of fundraising priorities is available here, opens a new window

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Library Board is scheduled for April 30, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Toronto Reference Library.

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