Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation

Purpose

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation was established in 1998 as a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Its purpose is “to encourage, receive and distribute funds which will benefit the Mt. Morris Public Library.”

Membership

Foundation membership is open to anyone wishing to support the Mt. Morris Public Library. Annual dues are $5.00 per person. (See "Opportunities for Giving" for other levels of membership.) As a member, you will be kept informed of Foundation events and you may volunteer to help with any of the various activities if you wish.

Events/Activities

Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Foundation will be held July 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the library. All Foundation members are encouraged to attend. A brief business meeting will be held, new board members will be elected, and refreshments will be served. Annual dues may be paid at this time. Those wishing to become members are welcome to attend.

Items for Sale

Profits from the sale of the following items will go toward the Mt. Morris Public Library building project. Items may be purchased at the library or at most of the fundraising events. Great gift ideas! Bronze Sculpture 30 limited editions of the 24" bronze sculpture designed for the library by Jeff Adams are available for purchase. The price is $2,700, of which a deposit of $1,620 (plus $101.25 tax) is payable to Jeff Adams and the tax deductible balance of $1,080 is payable upon delivery to the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation. The sculpture may be seen at the library.

The sculpture was inspired by Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The following poem by Emily Dickinson appears on the reverse side: He ate and drank the precious words, His spirit grew robust; He knew no more that he was poor, Nor that his frame was dust. He danced along the dingy days, And this bequest of wings Was but a book. What liberty A loosened spirit brings.

Mt. Morris: Past and Present (rev. ed.) Reprint A facsimile hardbound copy of the 1938 edition of this popular local history book by H. G. Kable. Available while supply lasts. $50.00

Notecards
Featuring drawings of local scenes by artist Carol Ubben, notecards may be purchased in packets of 12 for $5.25 or packets of 5 for $2.25.

Opportunities for Giving

The Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation is continuing to raise funds to support the Mt. Morris Public Library.
Following are the various opportunities for giving.

Membership
Becoming a member of the Foundation helps support ongoing Foundation activities. Membership also allows you to vote at the annual membership meeting for election of officers and other issues.

There are three membership opportunities:
General Membership - $5.00
Sustaining Membership - $25.00 ($5.00 for annual dues; $20.00 to support the Matching Book Gift Fund)
Life Membership - $75.00 ($50.00 for lifetime membership; $25.00 to support the Matching Book Gift Fund)

Matching Gift Book Fund
When an individual or organization requests to have the library purchase a book (or video, CD, DVD, or audiobook) in memory or honor of someone, the Foundation will match that gift.

Other Opportunities for Giving
A Library Foundation officer will gladly speak to you concerning other gift opportunities.

Gifts may be sent to the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Please make checks payable to the Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation. Your gift is tax deductible and will be permanently recognized in the new enlarged library. An annual membership meeting is held in July.

Board Contact Information

Marilyn Burright, President
Barbara Wells, Secretary
Mary Ann Watt, Treasurer
Denny Ferguson
Ruth Park
Denise Cheek
Betty Boekholder
Mary Gardner
Kris Bartling
Brenda Nevenhoven
June Sloan


Mt. Morris Community Library Foundation
P.O. Box 101
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Phone: 815/734-4927
Fax: 815/734-6035
E-Mail: mmlib@insightbb.com