Frequently Asked questions:

“A library is essential for the intellectual, economic and social growth of a community. It provides an excellent source of knowledge and information unlike any other!”

librAries AttrAct investmentIt’s a familiar story: a new library is built and new

construction and new businesses locate nearby. The city

is already an attractive destination for business. A busy

downtown is essential to the community’s long range

economic vitality. The new library, with its extensive

resources and impressive visitor numbers, will attract even

more investment to downtown. Your contribution is also

an investment in our economic future. Join us! Support the library that supports Ferndale!

Ferndale Public LibraryThe New

Q. What is the status of the library today? A. The library is temporarily located in the Pavilion in Pioneer Park. It’s a lovely location with several serious limitations. The new library will have the necessary space and technology to serve the community. As soon as the library’s permanent home is complete, the Pavilion will be available to rent for a variety of community events and activities.

Q. What is the cost of the project? A. The total project budget is $6 million.

Q. Will a new library really make a difference to Ferndale area residents? A. Yes. Often, more than 1,000 customers per day use the resources of the Ferndale Public Library.

Q. Isn’t the Internet making libraries obsolete? A. Actually, the opposite is true. Libraries across the country have experienced steady increases in patronage since the advent of the Internet. It’s an easy way for people to access many resources they may not have at home, work or school.

Q. The economy is still recovering, is this a good time to make such a major investment? A. Libraries attract investment. They bring people – shoppers, diners and clients – to commercial areas. That is a powerful selling point for real estate developers and business owners. There is already one major development planned adjacent to the new library site.

New Ferndale Library Project

Capital Campaign Project Fund

Ferndale’s springboard to tomorrow

newferndalelibrary.org

With your help, the entire Ferndale community will enjoy a world of possibilities under one roof.

To give online or for more information, visit: newferndalelibrary.org

Quotes: Ferndale Resident Survey (2008)

The Ferndale Library serves from 700 to more than 1,000 patrons daily, that’s nearly 1 in 10 Ferndale residents! What’s all that excitement about? Libraries mean possibilities. Books and periodicals are just the beginning of the story.

WhaT’s in iT For Ferndale?> Families gather & toddlers get an excellent start through reading & interaction

> Students of all ages enjoy a safe, resource-rich environment

> Seniors & others on a fixed or low income enjoy access to education & entertainment

> Entrepreneurs find the valuable current information they need to grow or start their businesses

> Job seekers get help with resumes & connect with opportunities & training

> Employers have another amenity to entice & retain quality staff

The New Ferndale LibraryYes! i would like to support the New Ferndale Library Project.

❑ $10,000 ❑ $500

❑ $5,000 ❑ $250 ❑ $2,500 ❑ $100

❑ $1,000 ❑ other

❑ My check (payable to Whatcom Community Foundation) is enclosed. Please indicate New Ferndale Library Project in the memo section of your check.

name (as you wish it to appear in donor recognition lists)

e-mail Address

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city

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❑ Please do not list my name

❑ Please send me more detailed information on the various options Whatcom Community Foundation offers donors wishing to improve our community.

WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 119 Grand Avenue, suite A bellingham, wA 98225 (360)671-6463 www.whatcomcf.org

“I see the modern day library as a hub of our community like the general store was in the old days…The library is the cultural center of Ferndale.”

“The public library is very important to our community. It allows those with lesser means access to the world. An improved and expanded library with additional resources helps to bring communities together.”

“The library is very important for studies, research, availability of reading materials for use. It is a community anchor. As teenagers, my children went to the library daily to study after school and before their jobs in the evening.”

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Whatcom Community Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law. For the Foundation’s independent audit, please contact the Foundation at (360) 671-6463 or wcf@whatcomcf.org.

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