This year the Meridian Library Foundation is raising funds to support the Children's Collection for Meridian Library's new Orchard Park branch (anticipated opening late 2022). While the Plant Facility Levy Funds contribute to the construction of the space, they do not cover the collections, technology, or material resources. Without outside funding from grants and donations, those resources are limited to what the library can afford through its general operating budget. When you donate to the Meridian Library Foundation, or participate in our fundraisers, you are directly supporting these enhancements and increasing the value of library services to your community.

While the current library budget has earmarked $136,000 for Orchard Park youth books, the children's collection still needs $67,500 to fully stock the shelves with picture books, favorite series, fiction/nonfiction, early readers, and more.

This fall the Foundation is focused on raising funds for the Children's Collection at Orchard Park. Proceeds from this fundraiser will buy youth books to stock the shelves at our new library!