On Tuesday, December 11th the Houston Library Foundation presented Dr. Lawson with a check for $6,000.00 + raised for children's services at Heights Neighborhood Library by the Heights KIDS Group. This effort was piggybacked onto their earlier attempt to win the grand prize ($) in the Lego's contest at the end of the summer, mailing in thousands of nominations. Members of Houston Public Library Administration were present and able to meet some of the group members. Dr. Lawson agreed that the funds would be used for the Heights Neighborhood Library. This may be the first time in the history of Heights Neighborhood Library that such a substantial donation was received.
Thanks to Sara and all her hard work that has truly inspired the community to share so generously with our library. She is Sara to us, but a wonderful and magical experience for the children of the Heights community.
For those who are out of the loop...The Heights KIDS group is very pro-active in support of children's services at this location. If we had known that Administration planned to be present, I would have scheduled full staff to be here in a show of staff support.
Laurie is requesting that all inquiries about how the money is to be spent be forwarded to her attention. Customers can call the main number at 832-393-1313 and be forwarded to her office. Hers will be the single voice. There may be additional customers who wish to make a donation. All inquiries about monetary donations should always be referred to the Houston Library Foundation whose address is on the HPL website.
Pat
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