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a component of the
Dayton Foundation
Projects funded
by the Library Foundation
After Hours Book Drop
Laptops for Computer Classes
Far Hills Music Series
Gingerbread House Competition
Book Peddler
Early childhood learning toys
Carpeting in lower level
Author visits
Eco-friendly water fountain
Improved power access
Makerbox collection
Decorative exterior lighting
The Foundation Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. with some exceptions. Meetings are open to the public.
Wright Library Foundation Trustees
Elaine Gounaris, President
Mark Harman, Vice President
Kirk Johnsen, Treasurer
Steve Turek, Secretary
Mike Armstrong
Parker Bedsole
Patty Caruso
Susan Elliott
Juliet Glaser
Sarah Kallile
Julie Teeters
Elysse Wagner
Kristi Hale, Director
Jen Enseleit, Library Board of Trustees Liaison
Support Wright Library with a year-end gift
The Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation’s 2020 Annual Campaign is focused on helping Wright Library recover from unexpected decreases in state revenue as they continue to provide essential and well-loved services to the community.
As a result of the pandemic, decreases in state revenue is projected to leave the library with a revenue shortfall of $140,000. (Wright Library depends on state revenue for 70 percent of its operating budget.) In response, the library reduced operational costs to cover 66% or $92,000 of the lost funding.
This year, foundation support will be critically important to the library’s mission.
It's easy to donate to The Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
In 2019, our generous donors gave more than $59,000 to support the Library's mission.
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Donations support the Library's mission by funding programs, materials, outreach, amenities, and services that the Library could not otherwise provide the community.
Most recently, the Foundation funded:
- replacement of the deteriorating book drop on Telford Ave.
- Write@Wright writer workshop series
- prize books for youth participants in Summer Reading Club
- laptops for ongoing small-group technology classes
Donations to the Foundation are invested and expended for the exclusive benefit of the library and operates as a component fund of the Dayton Foundation. Anyone wishing to donate to the Library can do so by mail, at the library, or online.
Community Donations are Important and Easy
Donate online at The Dayton Foundation. If the 'Apply My Gift to' field is not pre-filled, use the fund number #2540 for the Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation.
Donate by check
Please make your check payable to "Wright Library Foundation" and mail to:
Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation
1776 Far Hills Avenue
Oakwood, OH 45419
All gifts to the Foundation support Wright Library and all donations are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Gifts of any amount are appreciated.
Your gift will ensure quality services and materials today and for future generations.
Donors are recognized for their contributions on our website and in print materials. Please email the Foundation to let them know if you prefer to remain anonymous.
About the Foundation
The Wright Memorial Public Library Foundation raises funds for Wright Library, holding, investing, and expending those funds for the exclusive benefit of the Wright Memorial Public Library. Created in 1997, the Foundation was formed to operate exclusively for the purpose of advancing the Library's goals, objectives, and priorities.
Foundation Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Library Meeting Room with some exceptions and are open to the public. The Board consists of nine trustees who serve three-year terms. Interested applicants are welcome to contact the Board president for an application.
Foundation Bylaws