Fundraising for a New Library Building

Thank you to all who have donated to the Belmont Library Building Project!

Thank you CitySide Subaru and East Cambridge Savings Bank!

In January 2023, CitySide Subaru and East Cambridge Savings Bank presented their generous donations in support of the Belmont Library Building Project!  Watch the January 20th edition of Belmont Journal News Now to hear more about these donations and the role of libraries in our communities.

Fundraising Reaches the $5M Mark .. and counting!

In July 2022, the Belmont Library Foundation and the Library Board of Trustees were thrilled to share the news that the Belmont Library Building Project received an historic $2 million grant intention from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, bringing fundraising for a new library building to a milestone moment – $5 million and counting.  The $5 million in available funds and pledges – restricted for the construction of a new library building – will offset the amount of public funding required for the project and reduce the financial impact on Belmont residents.  To read more, see our letter to the editor here.

Thank you to all who have donated!

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This recognition list includes all Library Fund supporters through March 31, 2023.  Should you notice any corrections needed, please email Kerry at contact@belmontlibraryfoundation.org.