Funding Partners

There are many opportunities to support the north hastings public library, including programs, fundraising, special events, advocacy, board of trustees, friends of the library and more. There is a place for you!

Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations for supporting the north hastings public library:

  • Town of Bancroft
  • Township of Faraday
  • Township of Limerick
  • Ontario Library Service
  • Ministry of Heritage, Sport Tourism and Culture Industries
  • Community Futures Development Corporation of North and Central hastings and South Algonquin
  • Volunteers
  • Corporate & Private Donors

How we are funded

North Hastings Public Library has many levels of funding.

Base Funding:

  • The Ministry of Heritage, Sport Tourism and Culture Industries provides an annual Public Library Operating Grant (PLOG) that we receive based on the submission of annual statistics.
  • The Town of Bancroft contributes their PLOG and a large operational budget.
  • The Township of Faraday has a contract for service with the library and also contributes their PLOG and an annual operational budget.
  • The Township of Limerick has a contract for service with the library and also contributes their PLOG and an annual operational budget.

Value-Added Funding:

  • Library board, staff and volunteers self-generate additional funds to enhance services and collections.
  • Community contributions, grants, etc. support programs and materials not sustain in base funding.

Your Contribution:

Donation of time, funds or resources does impact our community service. Thank You for supporting North Hastings Inspiration Place.