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Thank you to all our donors.

The Leacross Foundation gift of $20,000

The Leacross Foundation has become a regular donor to the Foundation, last year donating $10,000 for Teen zones and this year donating $20,000 for early children’s literacy. Roslyn Bern, president of the Leacross Foundation, is no stranger to the library and its needs. “I used to be a teacher, so depending upon which school I was working at, I was at the library associated with that area.”

The Laishley Estate gift of $814,000

Mrs. Evelyne Laishley bequeathed $814,000, the single largest gift in the history of the Foundation, to support children’s programs at the Ottawa Public Library. The donation has been endowed, and the interest earned will help fund youth related services at the Library. Evelyne E Laishley passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on May 13, 2008. She was an avid reader and generous benefactor to many organizations, especially in the areas of health care, literacy and children’s causes.

Donations of $50 or $100

Most donations received by the Foundation are for $50 or $100. Here’s what some of our donors have to say.

Paula

Paula sends out donation cards rather than thank-you cards, birthday cards and other cards for special family events. “At our age we don’t need to give gifts to each other any more. It just seems right to make a donation to the Ottawa Public Library Foundation instead. A gift card is sent on your behalf and you receive a tax receipt for your donation.”

Leslie

“I am a frequent user of our local library. My daughter has a learning disability and the availability of books means so much to us. We are happy to make a regular donation to the Foundation.”

Patrick

“The library is very important to me, especially the fact that you get books for free.”

Roland

“I will gladly give again whenever you send a request in the mail.”

Donations of $1,000 or more

June and Lori have something in common: both are senior women who love their library and want to make sure that programs and services not covered by the regular budget continue to be funded.

Lori

“I have made it my personal pledge in the past three years to donate to the Foundation so that the Library has funds it needs to carry on the good works it does.”

June

“I want children today to learn to read, and I don’t think they are getting enough in school. The library is an important free source of books.”

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