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Caledon Public Library Receives $6,000 Donation from Friends

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Caledon, ON — Caledon Public Library (CPL) is pleased to announce a generous $6,000 donation from the Friends of Caledon Public Library, raised largely through the Friends’ popular book sales. The donation will directly support accessible services, engaging community programming, and hands-on creative learning opportunities for residents.

Thanks to this contribution, Caledon Public Library will be able to:
• Purchase nine (9) Envoy Connect Players, supported by the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA). These portable devices enable people with print disabilities to enjoy accessible audiobooks, supporting inclusive access to reading and lifelong learning.
• Welcome renowned gardening expert Frankie Flowers as a keynote speaker at the Library’s upcoming Seedy Saturday event on Saturday March 7, enhancing an already popular community gathering.
• Expand the Library of Things with new maker equipment, giving customers the opportunity to borrow innovative tools and technologies for use at home or in their business.

“The Friends of Caledon Public Library play a vital role in helping us enhance services and programs that matter to our community,” said Colleen Lipp, Library CEO and Chief Librarian. “Their ongoing support allows us to invest in accessibility, creativity, and memorable experiences for library users of all ages. Since 1995, the Friends have donated well over $200,000 to Caledon Public Library.”

The Friends of Caledon Public Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing library services across Caledon. In addition to coordinating book sales, the Friends have sponsored writing contests and have helped fund a wide range of library materials and improvements, including musical instruments, furniture for reading areas, book club sets, and more.

“The Caledon community has been very supportive of our book sales and fundraising efforts,” said Victoria Edwards, President of the Friends of Caledon Public Library. “People are helping by purchasing books, donating books, and volunteering, and they are also making monetary donations and sharing their passion for the Library. I’m proud and grateful to be part of a group that, with the support of Caledon residents, is ensuring the Library can offer important services and resources to the community.”

Consider becoming a Friend today. Membership is just $10 per year and helps ensure that Caledon Public Library remains a vital and meaningful community asset.

Elvis Tribute Concert & Fundraiser

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There will be a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On June 2 at the Albion Bolton Fairgrounds with an Elvis Tribute concert and fundraiser for Caledon Public Library (CPL). Sing along to Johnny B. Goode, Blue Suede Shoes, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Hound Dog and more.

Enjoy an evening of Elvis favourites with two Elvis Tributes, starring Bruno Nesci, one of the 2022 top 5 finalists at Graceland, and featuring Eric Evangelista, a Collingwood Elvis festival grand champion, re-creating the 1970 opening show that Elvis performed at the Las Vegas Hilton. To mark the 50th Anniversary, Bruno will also be re-creating the full-scale concert of Aloha from Hawaii.

Presented by Dreamers Entertainment & Stage Academy Theatre Association, in support of Caledon Public Library, the event will run 7:30 – 10pm with seating outside (weather permitting) in the Fairgrounds parking lot. Tickets can be purchased at CPL’s Albion Bolton branch or online at https://caledon.library.on.ca/elvis/ Concessions will be sold at the event (cash only) and proceeds will go to CPL.

“Caledon Public Library is so appreciative of Dreamers Entertainment & Stage Academy Theatre Association to involve us in this fun community event”, said Colleen Lipp, CEO and Chief Librarian of Caledon Public Library. “It will be an enjoyable evening for all and it will help fund CPL’s new Memory Station, which will launch at the Albion Bolton Branch in the summer of 2023.” Through fundraising efforts, the Memory Station will be a do-it-yourself (DIY) station which will enable customers to digitize materials including converting old home movies, printed photographs, or slides into a digital format which can be shared online.