November 16, 2020
Story by: C. Richard Campbell
The Norfolk County Public Library with branches in Delhi, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe and Waterford has been informed by Norfolk County that it's 2021 budget is to be reduced by 10 % or about $ 298,000.00. The Norfolk County Public Library is facing the possibility of eliminating staff, as well as reducing hours of operation and well-used services.
The largest branch is located in Simcoe, Ontario is historic and unique since it is a converted jail which had an interior gallows prior to the renovation.
Aaron Gautreau, Development Co-Ordinator of the library addressed the Club via Zoom about the library's $ 35,000.00 fundraising campaign by year end.
Aaron informed the Club that last year, the library had 275, 000 users and 21,000 library card holders.
The Norfolk County Public Library requested financial assistance from the Club. The Rotary Club of Simcoe has contributed to the library in the past and most likely do so again.
Apart from donations, the library has an adopt a book campaign and a fundraiser with local businesses.
Book adoption costs $ 20.00.
Local businesses are being asked to donate an amount of money per purchase. Buy a pizza and the library gets a donation.
For more information on Norfolk County Library, visit their website at http://www.ncpl.ca