Community News: Friends of the Northfield Library present gift to the City of Northfield

FRIENDS OF THE NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENT GIFT TO THE CITY 

For Immediate Release

On April 19, 2016, Mayor Dana Graham proudly received a gift from Bill North, Treasurer, Friends of the Library, totaling $85,000. The Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library is a non-profit, community-based organization since 1983 that support early literacy programs, recruits volunteers, provides support for equipment in the Library such as computers and eBook readers, and organizes special events including fundraising trivia bees, concerts, speakers and book readings. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7, 2016 to celebrate the reopening of the Northfield Public Library.

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Bill North, Treasurer, representing Friends of the Library and City of Northfield Mayor Dana Graham.

For more information, contact Communications & Human Resources Manager Michelle Mahowald at 507-645-3012 or michelle.mahowald@ci.northfield.mn.us

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City Hall  801 Washington Street  Northfield, Minnesota 55057

507.645.3012 fax 507.645.3055  e-mail: michelle.mahowald@ci.northfield.mn.us

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