Cook Memorial Library awarded $1,500 grant

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 1st, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – Cook Memorial Library in La Grande has been awarded a $1,500 grant from the Libraries of Union County Foundation.

According to Cook Memorial Library, “The Libraries of Union County Foundation is a non-profit Oregon Corporation comprised of dedicated citizens who believe that the excellence of a community is mirrored in the quality of its public libraries. The Foundation was formed to act independently of any government agencies. It collects tax-deductible donations for the purpose of promoting library services, improving existing materials and equipment and providing educational programming for all ages. It supports libraries by promoting the development of habits of lifelong learning in citizens of all ages.

Goals include supporting literacy and lifelong learning. Contributions can be made through gifts of money, property, stocks and bonds, matching gifts from employers or corporations, insurance policies or dividends, capital gains, bequests in wills, charitable trusts and estate arrangements.

All donations are tax deductible. All donated funds are managed solely by the Libraries of Union County Foundation for the benefit of local libraries. Libraries include: Cook Memorial Library (La Grande), Cove Public Library, Elgin Public Library, North Powder Public Library, and Union Carnegie Public Library.”

The funds awarded to Cook Memorial Library will be used to support the Mystery Book Club for adults and create book club kits.

Learn more about what is going on at the library at https://cookmemoriallibrary.org/