Whitefield Arlington Hall Purchase & Restoration
Tax deductible
ALL DONATIONS TO THE WHITEFIELD LIBRARY CAN NOW BE MADE DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE!
https://whitefieldlibrary.org
Many thanks to all supporters during this initial phase of fundraising. We are so grateful!
Two years ago the Whitefield Library Association moved into Whitefield's historic Arlington Hall. This structure, built in 1884, has acted as a community gathering space in various capacities over the past 135 years and is a heartwarming symbol of rural American civic engagement.
Once used as a Grand Army Hall, a school, a performance and dance space, and most recently the home of Whitefield's chapter of the Maine State Grange, the building has been lovingly cared for by a host of caretakers. Original elements of the building (such as the ticketing window, the hardwood floors, and a vintage theatre with stage comprising the entire top floor) remain intact and are awaiting full restoration.
With a tremendous outpouring of support from friends near and far the Whitefield Library Association has raised enough funds to purchase this historic building!
We now intend to restore it as a fully functioning community library and gathering space, reestablishing its value as a vibrant center of connection, creativity, learning, and opportunity.
We admit that this is a lofty endeavor but we believe in our community. We believe that the rebuilding of rural America starts at home. We believe that the solution lies in access; access to information, to advocacy, to empowerment, to community connection. We humbly ask you to join us on this journey. Please donate today.
Levels of Giving
Benefactor - $5,000+ donation
*For our most generous private cheerleaders and incredible corporate sponsors. Includes a personalized brass plaque permanently mounted within the Hall, lifetime honorary family membership, and a bespoke cross-marketing campaign (including logo placement on printed and online Library material, recognition at our various events, and inclusion/mentions in our social media campaigns). Please reach out to us directly to discuss this package.
Founder - $1,000+ donation
*For private and corporate supporters this level includes your name on our "Founders' Wall" located within the Hall, lifetime honorary family membership, acknowledgment on our website and social media, and special recognition at campaign related events.
Leadership Circle - $500+ donation
*One year inclusion on our Leadership Circle plaque, located within the Hall, lifetime honorary individual membership, acknowledgment on our website, and invitations to our campaign events.
Librarian - $100+ donation
*Recognition on our website, annual family membership, invitations to our campaign events
Bookworm - $50+ donation
*Recognition on our website and invitation to our campaign events
Hometown Hero - Any donation under $50
*Personal invitation to our campaign events and a huge THANK YOU from us to you!
Additional information on our website!
With gratitude,
The Whitefield Library Board of Directors
https://whitefieldlibrary.org
Many thanks to all supporters during this initial phase of fundraising. We are so grateful!
Two years ago the Whitefield Library Association moved into Whitefield's historic Arlington Hall. This structure, built in 1884, has acted as a community gathering space in various capacities over the past 135 years and is a heartwarming symbol of rural American civic engagement.
Once used as a Grand Army Hall, a school, a performance and dance space, and most recently the home of Whitefield's chapter of the Maine State Grange, the building has been lovingly cared for by a host of caretakers. Original elements of the building (such as the ticketing window, the hardwood floors, and a vintage theatre with stage comprising the entire top floor) remain intact and are awaiting full restoration.
With a tremendous outpouring of support from friends near and far the Whitefield Library Association has raised enough funds to purchase this historic building!
We now intend to restore it as a fully functioning community library and gathering space, reestablishing its value as a vibrant center of connection, creativity, learning, and opportunity.
We admit that this is a lofty endeavor but we believe in our community. We believe that the rebuilding of rural America starts at home. We believe that the solution lies in access; access to information, to advocacy, to empowerment, to community connection. We humbly ask you to join us on this journey. Please donate today.
Levels of Giving
Benefactor - $5,000+ donation
*For our most generous private cheerleaders and incredible corporate sponsors. Includes a personalized brass plaque permanently mounted within the Hall, lifetime honorary family membership, and a bespoke cross-marketing campaign (including logo placement on printed and online Library material, recognition at our various events, and inclusion/mentions in our social media campaigns). Please reach out to us directly to discuss this package.
Founder - $1,000+ donation
*For private and corporate supporters this level includes your name on our "Founders' Wall" located within the Hall, lifetime honorary family membership, acknowledgment on our website and social media, and special recognition at campaign related events.
Leadership Circle - $500+ donation
*One year inclusion on our Leadership Circle plaque, located within the Hall, lifetime honorary individual membership, acknowledgment on our website, and invitations to our campaign events.
Librarian - $100+ donation
*Recognition on our website, annual family membership, invitations to our campaign events
Bookworm - $50+ donation
*Recognition on our website and invitation to our campaign events
Hometown Hero - Any donation under $50
*Personal invitation to our campaign events and a huge THANK YOU from us to you!
Additional information on our website!
With gratitude,
The Whitefield Library Board of Directors
Fundraising team: Board of Whitefield Library (3)
Whitefield Library
Organizer
Whitefield, ME
Whitefield Library
Beneficiary
Cheryle Joslyn
Team member
Jane McMorrow
Team member