The SPPL was
instrumental in funding a study in 1999 to determine the feasibility of moving
the Library to the Heritage Museum building site at 356 Commercial Street,
an 1860 National Historic Landmark property that for 100 years was home to
the Center Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, the Supporters continue to underwrite
the costs for the Library's Capital Building Campaign, assuring that every
dollar given to the Campaign goes directly to the new Building.
In addition to this important work, the SPPL has underwritten the cost of
the Library Internet computers, as well as Library programs and a variety
of books for the permanent collection.
Friends of the Provincetown Public Library
The Friends is a private volunteer organization that raises funds to support
specific Library needs that are outside of the annual operating budget and
that enhance the services offered to Library patrons. Each year during the
Season, the Friends Book Sales draw crowds of Town residents and visitors
to the Library's front patio to browse and buy. Always a huge success, the
Book Sales are a win-win opportunity for readers of every age and, at the
same time, serve to raise thousands of dollars to fund the Library's "wish
list." Over the years, the Friends have underwritten Children's Programs as
well as purchased equipment and material such as the photocopier, furniture,
large print books and special collection items.
Gifts and Grants
Honorariums and memorial gifts are meaningful ways for individuals
to remember family members and friends. Several named book funds have been
established that make possible book purchases that perpetuate the honoree's
particular area of interest. In addition, one of the Library Trustees has
established an Endowment Fund that resides with the Community Foundation of
Cape Cod. This Fund receives gifts all year long and is attractive to individual
donors who wish to provide a steady stream of income for the Library in perpetuity.
Finally, over the years, grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Massachusetts
Family Network and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners have been instrumental
in making possible the "Zero to Three" Program for Children and their Families as well as
several Adult poetry, prose and research programs.
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