June 2021

Dear Library Friend:

The Glen Ridge Public Library fills an essential niche in the community. Like many organizations and businesses, the Library grappled with the many challenges brought on by COVID-19.  Throughout the past year and into 2021, when everything came to a halt and when nothing was the same anymore, the library continued to do what it does best: Continuing to serve the community every single day, in every way it could.

This included expanding online resources and electronic collections. Many of these services, including providing access to Tutor.com (https://www.tutor.com/glenridge) to assist students while learning remotely, are provided by the funding provided by the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library.

While public support provides the Library with a strong foundation, private donations are the key to its exceptionalism, as they make possible such programs and services as the Summer Reading Program, programming for all including concerts and lectures, expanded digital resources and collections, and an annual scholarship to a graduating senior.

After being unable to hold a town-wide yard sale last year, we are pleased to announce that on September 25th, 2021, the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library will be hosting the Fifth Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale, its “signature” fundraiser. As in the past, there will be organized and highly touted sales throughout the entire town bringing thousands of bargain hunters to Glen Ridge.

Nonetheless, we recognize that sponsorships from community-oriented businesses will make the crucial fundraising difference.

To become a Sponsor of the Friends of the Library’s much anticipated Fifth Annual Yard Sale, please complete the form below.

Thank you so much for your participation. Your support and generosity are sincerely appreciated.
 
Sincerely,
The Friends of the Library Fourth Annual Town Wide Yard Sale Advertising Committee