May 3rd Wine Tasting was a big success!!!
On behalf of the BLF executive board I want to thank our sponsors and volunteers. George Cataldo, former city councilor provided his musical talents throughout the event - Thank you George - You rock!!!
1666 Liquors - A special thank you and Mike Cotter from Gilotto Wines for providing the wine.
Shaw's Center and their staff for an outstanding job.
We had a lot of fun, people won some great raffle prizes, and we raised over 3 thousand dollars for the BLF.
Yard Sale with Habitat for Humanity was held at the West Branch April 26th
The BLF ran a yard sale at West Branch and raised $250 dollars.
Thank you Brenda Rodrigues and Habitat for Humanity
August 2007 East Branch Library renovation completed.
The Brockton Library Foundation, Inc. funded a complete renovation of the East Branch of the Brockton Public Library System. The renovation cost approximately $ 700,000.00 dollars and completely overhauled the branch including;
- New handicap accessible lift system
- New roof
- New windows
- New children's room
- New carpets
- New heating and air conditioning system
- New lighting systems
The renovation project is the first phase of a two phase project. The second phase will be the renovation of the West branch of the Brockton Public Library System.
We are actively seeking to raise $350,000.00 dollars to complete this project.