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Recent Donations & Gifts

The Crete Public Library District is supported through local property taxes, but it is through the generous donations from individuals and organizations that the library provides many of its extra services and materials.
There are a number of ways to make a donation to the Crete Public Library District and its supporting organizations.

GENERAL DONATIONS may be made directly to the Crete Public Library District. Donors may determine an area of interest, or if they would like to support either adult or children’s services. (DONATION FORM)

MEMORIALS: Books, movies, even magazine subscriptions may be purchased for the library’s collection in memory or in honor of a loved one. Donors may either designate a dollar amount, suggest a field of interest and the library will find something appropriate or they may pick a specific title. Either way, a memorial plaque will be placed on the item and the family of the individual will be notified of the gift. (MEMORIAL DONATION FORM)

CRETE LIBRARY FOUNDATION:

Donations may also be made to the Crete Library Foundation (501 c3). The Foundation provides funds for collection development, technology and equipment. They are the major support for the library’s Millennium Movie Collection, an in-depth collection of award-winning classic and contemporary movies on DVD. (MOVIE ORDER FORM)

They have also funded library landscaping through their Commemorative Gardens project. Engraved garden pavers may be purchased in memory or in honor of someone and will be placed by the library’s front entrance. (PAVER ORDER FORM)

FRIENDS OF THE CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Friends of the Crete Public Library District (501 C 3 not for profit organization) provide ongoing support for collection development and programming. Their Annual Book Sale and their ongoing Book Sale Cart annually supply funds for the adult and children’s summer reading programs.
The Friends meet once a month on the fourth Tuesday August through May.
It’s easy to be a Friend! (MEMBERSHIP FORM)

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RECENT DONATIONS AND GIFTS

Our sincere thanks...

To our Friends – This past year, the Friends of CPLD donated over $3100 for materials, programs, games, & promotional materials!

To the Foundation – The Foundation provided support to host the Fall Family Fun Fest; to purchase the Chamber of Commerce Business Kiosk & new art for the library’s collection.

To donors – the Library is grateful to local businesses, organizations & individuals who continue to support us! A special thanks to the Holland Company, Crete Lions Club & Crete Woman’s Club and to the Summer Reading Donors: Brunswick Recreation Center, Cone Cottage, McDonald’s, Aurelio’s, Annie’s Café, Crete Dairy Queen, Crete Family Fun Center, Balmoral Park Racetrack, Balmoral Woods Country Club, Crete Custom Cuts, Crete Curves, The Fairway Club at Tuckaway, Finishing Touch,First United Bank, Harley-Davidson of Crete, Most Feed & Garden, Santa Fe Landscaping & Nursery, Inc., Spooly’s Health & Fitness, Walt’s Food Centers.

Donations, Gifts and Memorials

In Memory of James Muirhead
Given by Robert & Carole O’Donnell

In Memory of Daniel E. Marley
Given by:
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perma
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kukla
Rose Pohl
The Marley Family

Monetary Donations:
John Dahlenberg

Donations to the Crete Library Foundation:

Monetary Gifts:
John Dalenberg

Commemorative Garden Pavers:
In Memory of Donna L. Parise 1969-2006
Given by Linda S. Parise-Scott
In honor of Joseph & James Burchart
Given by Anna & Alisabeth Canole
7 pavers
Given by Frank Corral

Millennium Movie Collection
The Phantom of the Opera
Given by Anna & Alisabeth Canole

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