WHO ARE WE?
The Friends of the Mississauga Library System was established in 1989. It is a volunteer, non-profit organization, registered as a charitable corporation with CRA. Its mission is to support and augment the services of the Mississauga Library System and to promote literacy in the community through the following activities:
- Funding to support and supplement Library services and programs.
- Volunteer labour to support fundraising.
- Fundraising from private sources.
- Support for literacy and library-related education.
Since its inception, the Friends of the Mississauga Library System has donated over $3.2 million in funds and volunteer hours to support the programs and services of the Mississauga Library System. The Friends of the Mississauga Library System raises money through the sale of donated/withdrawn new and used books, membership fees and generous financial donations from individuals and businesses.
PROJECT FUNDING
Here are a few of the many programs and services that the Friends have funded:
- funded many school bus trips to local libraries
- sponsored over 700 author visits to all library branches
- supplied furniture and equipment to all branches
- awarded the annual Jim Wilde Library Education Awards
- donated books around the province and the world
- “Our Heritage Series” by local author and historian Kathleen Hicks
- Expanded Assistive Services and Adaptive Technology
- Reach Out and Read Peel
- Maker Fest Event
- Grade 4 Read to Succeed Books
- Summer Reading Club Recognition
- Woodlands Community Garden
- Mississauga Comic Expo
- Spelling Bee of Canada, Mississauga Chapter
- Light Therapy Lamps in Library
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024 – 2025
President – Michael Jones
Treasurer – Shanaz Fancy
Secretary – Rabia Fatima. Accepting applications
Book Sales – Margo Harvie , Ashok Sagar
Online Book Sales – Rabia Fatima
Director At Large – Linh Tran. Accepting applications.
Events & Fundraising – Accepting applications
Membership Development – Accepting applications