Portland Library
20 Freestone Avenue
Portland, CT  06480
860-342-6770

Recent Donations
to the Portland Library

Thank You to Special Patrons!
The Library would like to thank all those who have made contributions recently. Your generosity is appreciated! 

Gift Books were donated by Carolyn Freeman, Henry Strom, David Richardson, and George Scheer.

A generous donation was made from the Reva Paley Youth Book Fund. 

A Big Thanks!
Thank you for your generous support, Friends’ members!

The Friends of the Portland Library provided programming for all ages throughout the summer. The Friends group continued to provide passes that allow free or discounted admission to many regional attractions.

And a thank-you is extended to all who
purchased books during the Books for the Beach sale and to those who have donated items to the Friends.

A Great Big Summer Reading Thank You!

We thank the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for graciously supporting the Library’s Summer Reading Program: 

Dr. Amita Aggarwal, D.M.D
Amy Collins
Connecticut Valley Dance Center
Friends of Portland Library
Gildersleeve Spirit Shop
Henkels & McCoy
Jarvis Airfoil, Inc.
Gail Landry
Liberty Bank
Magic Mirror Hair Salon
Main Street Diner
Susan Malecky
McGinley Builders, LLC  
Moms’ Club of Portland
Dr. John L. Mormile
Beth Neville
Lorre Neville
Deborah Oakliff
Peterson Oil
Portland Discount Liquors
Portland Hardware
Portland Veterinary Hospital
Jane Simmons
STOR/U/SELF Management Corp
Superior Concrete Products, LLC
TD Bank
Susan A. Young

You helping us to make a Big Splash! 

Gifting Your Community

Please consider gifting your community by adopting a book at your library for all to enjoy. 

It’s easy! Tell us what title you would like to add to the library’s collection or consult our wish lists.  

When the book arrives, we will notify you, collect payment, and let you be the first to read your donation. Other readers will appreciate your thoughtfulness and you’ll receive a tax deduction.

Patrons may also contribute to the Portland Library Endowment Fund, used for high priority projects that are unable to be supported through the town’s operating budget. Contributions can be made through direct donations or through a publicly acknowledged bequest. Your gift to the Library’s Endowment Fund is a lasting legacy.

WHY ARE WE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP?
At Portland’s public library, book borrowing has increased steadily over the past year. Audio books are increasingly popular with commuters, persons with visual impairment and many other folks.  Sadly, Portland’s library has not been free to buy new books or recordings for several months, due to a budget freeze.

Donations received have helped us to provide for some new books. Plans to apply state grant money and donations during the fiscal year beginning in July will be used to ensure that some new materials are available despite a large reduction to our budget. However, these temporary funding sources will provide only a portion of the $37,000 that we have lost in Town operating budget reductions. And state grants will likely be suspended in the upcoming state budget and our donation funds may be diminished.

Without increased donations, the Library will not be able to update the collection that includes books on health, occupational, and consumer information. We will not effectively provide for a variety of subjects to support formal and informal learning and leisure activities. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP THE LIBRARY ENRICH PORTLAND!

Monetary Donations

  • Honor a friend, family member or colleague

  • Commemorate a special occasion

  • Pay tribute to the memory of a significant person

If you wish an individual to be notified of your donation, please include that person's name and address with your donation.  If your donation is for a special purpose, please let us know.

Make your check payable to Portland Library and mail to:
    Janet Nocek, Library Director
    Portland Library
    20 Freestone Avenue
    Portland, CT  06480

Gifts to the Portland Library are tax-deductible.

How to Donate Materials to the Library
You can:

  • Enjoy the materials you want without waiting,
    •
  • Profit from library discounts,
  • Receive a tax deduction for your donation, and
  • Support your library.

How does it work?

  • Notify the library of the item you want.
  • You will be notified when the item arrives.
  • When you pick up the item, make a donation to
    cover the cost.
  • The item becomes part of the library collection.
  • Other library users benefit from your donation.
  • Your donation is tax-deductible.

Don’t wait---donate!

Questions?  Please call Janet Nocek, Library Director at 342-6770.

Last updated 09/03/2010