Partnership & Grant Acknowledgements
Ongoing Supporters
Township of Lanark Highlands
We are always grateful for the yearly support of our Township office and local taxpayers. These ongoing financial contributions allow our library to offer you varied resources, services and programming. A big thank you for the ongoing support.
The Province of Ontario
Each year we receive a Public Library Operating Grant (PLOG) from the Province of Ontario through the Programs and Services Branch, Heritage, Tourism and Culture Division, Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
Tay Valley Township
For the past many years, we have been fortunate to receive a grant from Tay Valley Township in the amount of $3,100 per year. The funding provided to us is essential in our programming efforts for all ages. Thank you Tay Valley!
The Lanark Highlands Community
We wanted to acknowledge the ongoing support we receive from community members each and every day. This support comes in a variety of forms from volunteerism, donations, supporting our fundraisers and attendance at our programs. Without the community, we couldn’t do what we do. So thank you all for your time, energy and patronage.
Grant Support
OMYA Canada Inc.
OMYA is Swiss mineral company who produces calcium carbonate dervied from natural marble (or limestone) rock formation. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 180 locations in over 50 countries. OMYA’s vision for sustainability is based on sound science and systems thinking. They are committed to addressing long term sustainability challenges and operate in partnership with stakeholders.
What did they fund?: OMYA has provided us with $3,000 in funding to support our take home kit program yearly since 2023. Being able to extend this very popular program beyond the summer months is a wonderful addition to our services. This program would not be possible without your support so a big heartfelt thank you from all of us!
Elizabeth Kelly Foundation
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
CFUW has been working to improve the status of women and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace. Every year, CFUW awards close to $1 million to women to help them pursue post-secondary studies. CFUW also provides funding for library and creative arts awards.
What did they fund?: CFUW provided us with $800 to support our upcoming 2026 Summer STEM take home kits. Offering high quality kits would not be possible without your support. Thank you!
Perth & District Community Foundation
The Perth & District Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation dedicated to strengthening the quality of life in Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, and Tay Valley.
They address community needs and opportunities through grants to registered charities and are positioned to respond to tomorrow’s priorities because they have an ongoing and assured source of funds.
What did they fund?: In 2026/2027 the Foundation generously supported a two-year initiative titled “Little Builders” which involves hands-on activity-based programming that introduces children to the world of skilled trades through age-appropriate activities & play. We and our patrons are thrilled! Thank you! We are so excited by this!
What else did they fund?: In 2024/2025 the Foundation helped enhance our adult fiction collection. The foundation gave $3,419.82 and we used these funds to purchase 80 additional titles to diversify our collection, add more titles to support local book clubs and build out and expand our adult series collections. We and our patrons are thrilled! Thank you!
Lanark & District Civitan Club
Civitan Clubs are non-sectarian, non-political, and non-discriminatory organizations that have three major goals. Service, Knowledge, and Fellowship.
Our Lanark and District Civitan Club is focused on providing service to the Lanark Highlands area. Over the years, the members have had the chance to gain knowledge about their town, the people that live there, and the needs of those people.
What did they fund?: From 2023 to present the Lanark & District Civitan Club has donated annually towards our TD Summer Reading Incentive Program. In 2026, they donated $2,500. This allows us to purchase incentives for our end of summer prizes, treasure chest prizes, scavenger hunt prizes as well as incentives for our one-on-one tutoring program. We are so happy to receive your support over the past several years!
Lanark Highlands Municipal Grant Committee
The Lanark Highlands Municipal grants are intended to support non-profit volunteer community organizations and registered charities.
What did they fund?: In 2026 we received $2,048.05 to to purchase a Nintendo Switch Console to add to our program offerings. In addition there were funds allotted to the purchase of additional titles to add to our video game collection which can be borrowed by the community. Thanks, as always! We appreciate the ongoing support.
What else did they fund?: In 2025 we received $2,943.58 to to purchase 75 books that promote nature-based reading. This collection is designed to get readers interacting with the natural world and capture the spirit of the human relationship with nature while promoting awareness, preservation, appreciation and restoration of the natural world for future generations. Thanks, as always! We appreciate the ongoing support.
Government of Ontario: Seniors Community Grant
Seniors Community Grants help support community organizations’ ability to provide opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults.
What did they fund?: In 2025/2026 we received $17,650.50 to fund our “Along for the Ride in Mind, Body and Spirit” project which allows us to offer weekly programs designed to target key areas to help older adults stay active, healthy and engaged. Without the support of the Government of Ontario, we would not have been able to offer this critical programming. Thank you!
Partnerships
Brockville Public Library
Our Library is eternally grateful for the generosity extended to us by the Brockville Public Library. Over the past two years as we have expanded our services, usually before we are fully equipped to do so, they have helped us out in so many valuable ways: from borrowing items for a program or event, having items 3D printed, accessing special equipment, etc. The list is exhaustive and we are so so appreciative.
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
The Lanark Highlands Public Library and the EarlyON Child & Family Centre work together to identify common goals, explore creative ways to maximize the resources of both organizations and collaborate on external funding applications.
South Lanark Community Garden
The Lanark Highlands Public Library and the South Lanark Community Garden work together to bring food-based programming to the community.
Mississippi Mills Public Library
The Lanark Highlands Public Library Board and the Mississippi Mills Public Library Board have formally signed a reciprocal borrowing agreement between our two libraries.
This reciprocal borrowing agreement allows residents of Mississippi Mills to sign up for a library card free of charge at the Lanark Highlands library, and for residents from Lanark Highlands to sign up for a library card free of charge from the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
Perth & District Union Public Library
The Lanark Highlands Public Library Board and Perth and District Union Public Library Board have formally signed a reciprocal borrowing agreement between our two libraries.
This reciprocal borrowing agreement allows residents from Perth, Tay Valley and Drummond/North Elmsley to sign up for a library card free of charge from the Lanark Highlands library, and for residents from Lanark Highlands to sign up for a library card free of charge from the Perth Union library.