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New Name.

Same Mission.

You may have noticed that we’ve changed our name from the Plymouth Public
Library Corporation to the Plymouth Public Library Foundation. We hope the name
change will help folks better understand our role at the Library as we move forward.

The purpose of any foundation is to hold up and hold together the structure above
it. The Plymouth Public Library Foundation supports the Library in three critical
ways:

✦ We actively fundraise to bring resources, services, programming and other
opportunities to our community it simply wouldn’t have otherwise.

✦ We play a key role in the Library’s leadership by helping to strengthen its
infrastructure and plan for the future.

✦ We lead and fund community outreach initiatives to build awareness of Library
services and programs to increase engagement.

While the Library receives critical support from the Town of Plymouth for major
capital improvements, it does not fund any of the Library’s ongoing or yearly
programs, outreach efforts, technology upgrades or professional development
opportunities for the staff. It does not maintain our beautiful lawns and gardens or
fund smaller improvement projects. This is typical. It is expected. And this is why
public libraries across the nation need a dedicated and proactive Foundation to
provide ongoing leadership and secure outside financial support.

We don’t do this alone. Your donations matter. Your Legacy Gifts open doors.
When you tee off at our golf tournament or buy tickets to “Taste of the Town,” you
strengthen the Library’s foundation. Our accomplishments are only possible because
of caring community members like you.

FOUNDA TION
2 Plymouth Public Library Foundation