Dear Friend of the Portage Public Library,
We are thrilled that the Library had major growth in 2023, because of you!
This year’s biggest accomplishments:
- Circulating almost 10,000 (and counting) books, movies, mobile devices, & eBooks
- Installing NEW HVAC and LED Lighting systems at the Library
- Serving over 700 lunches and snacks to local children
- Introducing new programs like STEM learning of K-6th Graders
- Adding ten additional operating hours weekly
- Distributing over 125 packs of diapers to local families
- Leasing Wi-fi and devices to local households
Will you help us make 2024 a year of community growth by donating today?
Sincerely,
Board of Directors and Staff:
Ron Portash, President
Dr. Brian Randall, Vice President
Meagan New, Treasurer
Marian “Buttons” Slebodnick, Secretary
Rita Kalwasinski
Shelby L. Smith
Kaytlin N. Sumer, Library Director
Casey Shaw, Library Assistant
Did you know?
The average hardback book cost: $25;
1 hour of library operating: $40;
1 day of providing quality services to our community: $300.
P.S. Your donation means your library can continue the work of helping people throughout their lives. Your gift is tax deductible.