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    Tolland residents will soon have two new flat screen computers available for public use as part of the Tolland Public Library Foundation’s endeavor to bring “21st Century Technology” to our community library.  The group also provided public wireless Internet accesss (Wi-Fi) and a grant of $1900 for additions to the book and multimedia collections, bringing this year’s donation total close to $5000.

    The Board of Directors would like to express its sincere gratitude to local businesses, community organizations, foundations and individuals who have supported our efforts the past several years.  With their generous help, the Foundation has made $25,000 in grants to assist the Tolland Public Library in meeting its long-term strategic needs.

    Since its inception in 1996, these grants have also funded:

    - two other new flat screen computers for public use (to replace outdated computers), supporting word processing, online research and other internet activity

    - additional cables, software and technical expertise

    - storage cabinets, children’s chairs and other furnishings for the Library Program Room

    - a multimedia collection grant in honor of Kay Mahoney’s 32 years of service as Library Director

    - two revolving multimedia display cases

    - a new laser printer for public use with library computers

    - annual grants to improve the book collection

    - a children’s event at the celebration of the library’s 100th anniversary

    The Tolland Public Library Foundation was created by the Town Council in direct response to an individual’s desire to make a bequest to the library.  It is grateful to have recently been the recipient of the Phoebe Dimock King and Elizabeth C. King Eaton Endowment.  This generous gift will allow the library to purchase books, magazines, journals, software and other library resources to enhance the collection and services on an on-going basis.  A formal public commemorative event will be held in 2010.

    The Board of Directors would like to express its sincere thanks to the following:

    MAJOR SUPPORTERS (2008-2009):

    Advanced Performance Glass

    Aetna Foundation

    C.N.C. Software

    Frederick M. Daniels, D.D.S.

    Jeffrey M. Burns, D.M.D.

    Ira Greenbaum

    Lee & Lamont Realty Development

    Richard Lee

    Lions Club of Tolland

    Jeff & Cheryl Mathieu

    DONORS (2008-2009):

    B & D Insurance Associates

    Candlewood Frame Shop

    Conservation Services

    Creative Exteriors

    Dance Express of Tolland

    Dowding, Moriarty & Dimock

    Educational Discoveries

    Environics

    Donald Fahr

    Greg Galdau

    Gottier Fuel Company

    Gugliemo for State Senate

    Integrated Rehabilitation Services

    Karen Isleib

    Multiphase Construction

    New Alliance Bank

    Nordic Builders of Tolland

    James and Diana Norris

    Lois B.C. Query

    Robinson Ad & Design

    John and Paula Robinson

    Rockville Bank

    Rocwell Builders

    Stewart Appraisal Services

    Tolland Bicycle

    Tolland Junior Women

    Tolland Physical Therapy

    True Health Unlimited

    Goals for the coming year include increasing public awareness of opportunities to make individual bequests, direct United Way contributions, and participate in corporate matching-donations programs.  Although there are no current openings on the Board of Directors, we invite the public to join our work committees to help us reach these and other goals.  You may contact us by e-mail at  libraryfoundation@tolland.org.

    Donations can be sent to Tolland Public Library Foundation, 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084.

    The Board of Directors of the Tolland Public Library Foundation

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    Updated January 14, 2010