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Library Foundation Branch Out Campaign The Giving Tree will be a permanent display in the renovated foyer recognizing the generosity of donors to the Branch Out Campaign. More information can be found here. Library Renovations The Friends of the Library have a blog about library renovations. Go to www.friendswpl.org/blog for pictures and updates. Library renovations started May 31 and will continue through January 2012. The project architect is BCWH and the general contractor is C.L. Lewis & Compay. Work will start on the lower level then move to the main floor in the fall of 2011. A local history room, internet cafe and staff break room will be created on the lower level. On the main floor the circulation desk will be moved, the foyer changed, the chidlren's programming room relocated, and office area redone. A public stairway between the two floors will also be added. These drawings from BCWH architects give you an idea of how the renovations will look when complete. View of the circulation desk looking towards the children’s area. View of the internet café on the lower level and public access between floors. Change for Children Make a difference each time you collect a baby food jar full of change. Baby food jars are available at the front desk to take home, fill with change, empty into our big jar, and repeat as often as possible. Each jar emptied gets one chance in a drawing for like-new books from the Friends of the Library. Help support Waynesboro Library Donate used ink cartridges and cell phones to be recycled. The drop box is located beside the copier. NEW! Buy a gift set comprised of our sophisticated WPL travel mugs; note cards made by local photographer, Deb Booth; a reusable canvas bag; and a bumper sticker, all for only $20. Each item can also be purchased separately. Proceeds from these fundraisers benefit the renovations. Waynesboro Public Library Foundation Committee Mission: The purpose of the Waynesboro Public Library Foundation Committee is to provide a means for the long-term advancement of the Library. The Waynesboro Public Library Foundation, established in 2005, became a committee of the Friends of the Library in 2010. The committee volunteers are dedicated to cultivating individual, corporate, and community support to provide necessary funds for current and future goals. Goals: The library is in urgent need of additional space for growing collections and areas for programs and children’s activities. The Waynesboro Public Library Foundation Committee is committed to: Raising funds to improve the existing building, including meeting ADA’s requirements for accessibility. Expanding and centralizing the local history and genealogy collection. Providing a larger and more secure area for children’s programs. Building an endowment to enhance future services. Legacy: Dedicated in 1969, the Waynesboro Public Library has continued to evolve to better serve the growing community. To help further library services in the coming years, please consider making a gift. Opportunities are available to make a donation now, through your planned estate, or an endowment providing the funding and name for certain library areas. Your contribution will leave a lasting legacy and resources for future library users. Ways to give to the Library: Gifts of cash Gifts of stocks or bonds Assets with low cost basis Gifts of real property Gifts of life insurance policies Bequests in wills Matching gifts from corporations Charitable remainder trusts and estate arrangements. Send all tax-deductible donations and correspondence to: The Friends of the Waynesboro Library 600 South Wayne Avenue Waynesboro, VA 22980 Phone: 540-942-6746 Fax: 540-942-6753