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.