Libraries get the chance to raise a glass

  • 2014-09-30
The Cranberry Public Library recently sought and obtained permission from the township to join many other Western Pennsylvania libraries in holding fundraising events in which alcohol will be served.

Next year, the library may hold a wine or beer tasting to raise funds to increase services and support programs. The libraries that have taken this path have realized benefits that extend beyond increasing fundraising potential.

According to officials, only a small percentage of library funds may come from alcohol-inclusive events, yet these affairs can play a significant role in the how the library is able to serve the community. In addition to the advantages provided by extra funds, these events raise awareness of the library and what it has to offer the public.

Fundraisers that include alcohol bring people to the library who might not have otherwise appear there and showcase the diversity of libraries. The novelty of attending a social function such as a wine tasting at a library may explain a lot of their appeal. A successful tasting event where alcohol is featured can raise funds in the $5,000 to $20,000 range, according to a TribLive.com article.

Libraries like the one in Cranberry Township frequently utilize the services of a printing company to provide the Brochures and Flyers that they use to educate and inform the public and entice new visitors.
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