West Florida Public Library closer to getting new equipment, furnishing after donation

PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG ) —A Northwest Florida library branch is one step closer to getting new equipment, special programs, and furnishing as a donation was presented during the Friends of West Florida Public Library’s annual meeting earlier this month.

The release said that during the meeting in the Bellview Branch to wrap up the nonprofit’s 50th year supporting Escambia County libraries , a $50,000 donation was presented to West Florida Public Library Director Todd Humble.

Officials say it is donations and support that make the library successful.

“We have had a very successful year thanks to the support of our members, volunteers, our local media, and, of course, the many book lovers who visit our quarterly book sales as well as shop in our bookstores,” said Friends’ President Linda Williams. “We believe in the importance of literacy and owning books, and we enjoy watching as shoppers of all ages discover books they want to add to their own home libraries or rediscover old favorites.”

The donation will help pay for special programs, furnish the library being developed in Brownsville, and order equipment for the library’s STEM program, according to the release.

For more information and ways to support the library system, visit the Friends of West Florida Public Library’s website.

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