The First National Bank donates $25,000 to Rockport’s new library
First National Bank presents a donation to the Rockport Library Foundation. L-R: RLF VP John Viehman, RLF Secretary Sarah Rheault, First National Bank’s JB Usher, RLF President Joan Welsh, First National Bank’s Rebecca St. Clair, Jake Miller, Samantha Hill, and Angela Parent. (Photo by First National Bank’s Samantha Glaude)
First National Bank presents a donation to the Rockport Library Foundation. L-R: RLF VP John Viehman, RLF Secretary Sarah Rheault, First National Bank’s JB Usher, RLF President Joan Welsh, First National Bank’s Rebecca St. Clair, Jake Miller, Samantha Hill, and Angela Parent. (Photo by First National Bank’s Samantha Glaude)
ROCKPORT — First National Bank recently announced a major gift to Rockport’s new library building campaign and presented the Rockport Library Foundation with a $25,000 donation.
“First National Bank is proud to support the Rockport Public Library,” said President and CEO, Tony Mckim, in a news release. “Libraries play a vital role in our communities. They ensure that everyone can access not only books and information but also the latest technology. The new library will be an important gathering place for Rockport area residents.”
The Rockport Library Foundation, Capital Campaign Co-Chair Joan Welsh said, “We’re delighted with the support we’ve been receiving from the community. As a business leader, First National Bank was quick to step up. With this donation, we have now surpassed $1.6 million in private donations toward our $2.0 million fundraising goal.”
Located at 1 Limerock Street in the historic Rockport Village, the new Rockport Public Library will feature 7,000-square-feet of modern space with an additional 3,000-square-foot available for future expansion and technological needs. The two-story building plans include a dedicated space for teens and small children, a tutor/study room, a marine room, media area, and a program/reading space.
Construction of the new library broke ground on June 7, 2019 with construction taking approximately 12 months, according to the release.
For more information and to make a donation, go to www.RockportLibraryFoundation.org.
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