The Ontario government is giving the Deseronto Public Library $199,800 this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant program. This money will help local people access important programs, activities, and spaces that make Hastings – Lennox and Addington a great place to live, work, and play.
“Our government believes organizations like the Deseronto Public Library enrich the lives of people in Hastings – Lennox and Addington and play an important role in building a strong and prosperous economy in Ontario. That’s why I am proud that they are receiving capital funding support through the Ontario government’s Trillium Foundation,” said Ric Bresee, MPP for Hastings – Lennox and Addington. “Organizations such as the Deseronto Public Library are pillars of our community. This support will enable them to better serve the residents and continue to make a positive difference.”
“We are ecstatic to be one of the recipients of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital Stream grants. Accessibility of our space is crucial to ensuring the Deseronto Public Library is, and remains, a welcoming and adaptable space within our community; this funding is ensuring our public washrooms meet the needs of our current and future community as well as maintaining the library environment of the building with upgrades to our HVAC heating and cooling systems. The Library is the community hub of Deseronto. We see library members of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, and interests; the library is where all of these groups intersect and thrive. This opportunity further drives us towards fulfilling our mission of being the doorway to life-long learning for every citizen in our community,” said Julie Lane, CEO and Chief Librarian of the Deseronto Public Library. “We must extend a huge thank you to MPP Ric Bresee’s office for their encouragement and letter of support. We also want to extend our thanks to the Deseronto Town Hall staff for their assistance in submitting the application.”
OTF’s Capital grant program helps organizations improve their facilities so they can keep delivering the programs and services that people in Ontario need to thrive. Whether it’s buying equipment, building a new space, or making repairs and upgrades, these grants support projects that make a difference in Hastings – Lennox and Addington.
These Capital grants are part of over $28 million that supports 291 local programs and services across the province, helping deliver important community programming.
Written by Emily Chatwood