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Douglas Library applies to Region One Art Foundation for art-kit grant; Eldridge Grant report due Nov. 1
Summary
Library Director reported an application to the Region One Art Foundation to buy art kits for a 'Library of Things' and noted an Eldridge Grant report due Nov. 1 that she will complete and submit; the board also discussed 'Adopt a Title/Author' fundraising options.
At the Oct. 8 meeting the board reviewed recent grant activity and fundraising options. Laura Moran reported that she applied to the Region One Art Foundation for funds to purchase art kits intended for a Library of Things program and that an Eldridge Grant report is due Nov. 1; Moran said she will complete and submit that report.
Board minutes also note the library is considering fundraising ideas such as 'Adopt and Author' or 'Adopt a Title,' where a purchaser receives a bookplate and first-borrower privileges as a way to offset acquisition costs. The minutes do not state grant dollar amounts or award outcomes.
