Article contentReid approached the library following the board’s July 13 meeting.Article contentThe Village of Lawrencetown has since decided not to extend its partnership and is planning to run an independent library.Article content“As a significant private contribution, Reid’s gift complements, but does not replace, the critical need for an increase in the stable annual public funding and strong municipal and provincial partnerships needed to sustain library services over the long term,” the release said.Article content“AVRL remains committed to working with its government partners to ensure communities across the region continue to have access to strong, vibrant public libraries.”Article contentArticle contentNeed to knowArticle contentAs of Aug. 14, here is the status of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library’s request to municipal governments.Article contentAnnapolis CountyArticle contentAmount requested – $65,350.Article contentAmount granted – $16,991.Article contentPercentage of request – 26 per cent.Article contentAnnapolis RoyalArticle contentAmount requested – $1,700.Article contentAmount granted – $1,700.Article contentPercentage of request – 100 per centArticle contentArticle contentBerwickArticle contentAmount requested – $6,500.Article contentAmount granted – $4,350 approved. Request for $2,150 to be considered in September.Article contentPercentage of request – 67 per cent.Article contentCounty of KingsArticle contentAmount requested – $165,800.Article contentAmount granted – $82,900 approved. Request for $82,900 to be considered in September.Article contentPercentage of request – 50 per cent.Article contentKentvilleArticle contentAmount requested – $21,400.Article contentAmount granted – $21,400.Article contentPercentage of request – 100 per cent.Article contentMiddletonArticle contentAmount requested – $6,150.Article contentAmount granted – $6,150.Article contentPercentage of request – 100 per cent.Article contentWest HantsArticle contentAmount requested – $67,200.Article contentAmount granted – $67,200.Article contentPercentage of request – 100 per cent.Article contentWolfvilleArticle contentAmount requested – $15,150.Article contentAmount granted – $3,939 approved. Request for $11,211 to be considered in September.Article contentPercentage of request – 26 per cent.Article contentTotalsArticle contentAmount requested – $351,450.Article contentAmount granted – $225,730.Article contentPercentage of request – 64 per cent.Article contentSource – Annapolis Valley Regional Library.Article content
Heated Rivalry author donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library
