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“My
Library Card was my first official document as a citizen,
and at the age of six I began to understand its power. It
was a key and it opened the world.” - Carol
Shields (1935 – 2003)
Millennium
Library Opens on November 8, 2005! ...more
about the grand opening events here »
Thanks
to thousands of Winnipeg library supporters, we have raised
over 98% of our goal of $18,000,000. We’re now down
to the last $250,000 – the essential funding for books,
computers, desks, everything our library needs!
| Our Goal: |
$18,000,000 |
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| Government of Canada |
$ 3,000,000 |
| Province of Manitoba |
$ 3,000,000 |
| City of Winnipeg |
$ 4,000,000 |
| Community gifts to date |
$ 7,750,000 |
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| STILL TO RAISE: |
$ 250,000 |
The new Library
will support literacy, provide enhanced services to children
and young adults, ensure greater access to technology and
showcase historical resource material on Winnipeg and Manitoba.
The Millennium
Library is an important development in the revitalization
of downtown Winnipeg and an exciting destination for residents
and visitors alike!
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