Bright’s Grove Expansion Community Capital Campaign
Join us in supporting the Bright’s Grove Library Expansion and help build a place for the community to learn, grow and gather.
The Bright’s Grove Library Committee is currently raising funds for the ongoing Bright’s Grove Library Expansion Project. Residents and organizations can be a part of history, by supporting this placemaking effort to create a space to learn grow and gather for decades to come.
The campaign is an opportunity to leave a legacy, supporting life-long learning, the arts, culture and community.
Continue reading to learn more about the project; how to give; and recognition opportunities.
How to support
Donate online, in person, or through a pledge to support the Bright’s Grove Library Expansion Project.
Donations up to $14,999
Donations of up to $14,999 can be made online anytime, or in-person at City Hall during regular business hours. In-person gifts can be made with cash, cheque, debit and credit. Cheques should be made out to The City of Sarnia. Donations of $2,500 and above can be recognized on a permanent donor wall.
Donations $15,000 and above; instalments; and in-kind donations
For donations over $15,000 and above; naming-right opportunities; pledges for support; instalment contributions; or in-memorial gifts, fill out our pledge form below and email it to finance@sarnia.ca.
Recognition opportunities
Recognition opportunities are available for supporters, including a permanent donor recognition wall and naming opportunities.
Donor recognition wall
When the project wraps up, we will be installing a donor recognition wall to highlight those supporters who stepped up with $2,500 or more for the project. If you are donating online you will be asked if you want your name, organization name, or an in-honour name of your choosing featured on the wall.
Naming opportunities
For large gifts of support ($15,000 and up), a variety of amenity naming opportunities are available, as a small way to extend our gratitude for your support in building community.
Consult the table below for naming opportunities. For naming opportunities please fill out the pledge form linked in the ‘How to support’ section on this page and email the completed copy to finance@sarnia.ca.
Naming opportunity | Proposed donation |
Community Meeting Room | $300,000 |
Building Lobby | $100,000 |
West Gallery | $75,000 |
East Gallery | $75,000 |
Children's Library Area COMMITTED - BRIGHT'S GROVE OPTIMISTS CLUB |
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Welcome Desk/Information Hub | $40,000 |
Fireside Seating Area | $30,000 |
Makerspace Lab | $25,000 |
Audio-Video Recording | $25,000 |
Public Computers/Tech | $25,000 |
Study Room #1 | $25,000 |
Study Room #2 | $25,000 |
Terrace | $20,000 |
Reading Nook #1 | $15,000 |
Reading Nook #2 | $15,000 |
Collaborative Workspace #1 | $15,000 |
Collaborative Workspace #2 | $15,000 |
Outdoor Seating/Garden Features #1 | $15,000 |
Outdoor Seating/Garden Features #2 | $15,000 |
Outdoor Seating/Garden Features #3 | $15,000 |
Outdoor Seating/Garden Features #4 | $15,000 |
Indoor Feature Wall/Art Install. #1 | $15,000 |
Indoor Feature Wall/Art Install. #2 | $15,000 |
Indoor Feature Wall/Art Install. #3 | $15,000 |
Indoor Feature Wall/Art Install. #4 | $15,000 |
About the project
The Bright’s Grove Library Expansion represents an opportunity to establish a third space in Bright’s Grove, establishing a location for the community to learn, gather and grow.
The expansion project will include renovations to the existing 3,165-square-foot Faethorne House library building, alongside a 7,060-square-foot addition to the facility. The expanded space will see accessibility improved to the branch, with second floor gallery space moved to the first level, and the installation of an accessible lift. Other improvements include expanded community and library programming space; increased collection space; accessible washrooms; dedicated rooms for study, maker spaces and other activities; and improved operational spaces.
