I wrote too soon. . .

While we did not win our $10,000 room makeover we did receive a $25 gift certificate from DEMCO.

"It is admirable that you would take the time and effort to improve your library for your customers and staff. While we are sorry that we couldn't give all 122 of our entrants a $10,000 Makeover, please accept this $25 DEMCO Gift Certificate as a token of our appreciation for your entry."

Yes, a mere crumb in the grand vision that is the Panther Library Project, but it is the first money I've earned fundraising as a librarian. I'm thinking about framing it and putting it up on the wall.

Soon to come: Friends of the Panther Library