Partners
 Stephen MacGillivray Photo / The Daily Gleaner The Population Growth Secretariat has awarded the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation a grant of $201,000, which will allow the New Brunswick Public Library Service to purchase English second language, French second language and multicultural resources.
The library resources purchased were distributed to the various public libraries and bookmobiles across the province.
For more information on all materials in New Brunswick public libraries and bookmobiles, click here.
For more information about the Population Growth Secretariat, click here.
TELUS Atlantic Canada
 TELUS Atlantic Canada Community Board has awarded the Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation a grant of $30,000, which will allow the New Brunswick Public Library Service to purchase Playaways.
For more information on all Playaway materials in New Brunswick public libraries  and bookmobiles, click here and then click on the Playaway icon.
For more information about TELUS Atlantic Canada Community Board, click here.
 AIDS New Brunswick
AIDS New Brunswick has donated $250 (for a total$2,198) to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation to purchase a selection of resources on AIDS and related topics. AIDS New Brunswick has also donated some material from their library collection to be incorporated into the public library system. The resources are assigned to specific public libraries in NB at the request of the donor, but are available throughout the province through the interlibrary loan system.
For more information on AIDS New Brunswick, click here
Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation (MMFF)
 Fredericton, NB –The Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation received a second donation of $1,500 (for a total of $3,000) from the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation for the purchase of library materials on the prevention of family violence. The library resources purchased were distributed to various public libraries and bookmobiles across the province.
 The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation was created in 1985 and carries the name of the Hon. Muriel McQueen Fergusson in recognition of her outstanding contribution over many years in the field of justice and social activism. The primary goal of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation is to fund research into the causes, incidence and treatment of family violence, and to promote and sponsor effective public education programs.
For more information on the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation, click here.
New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association
 
The N.B. Maple Syrup Association Inc. has donated 70 copies of their cookbook “Délices à l’érable”. The books, which have been published in French, have been distributed to the public libraries and bookmobiles in the province.
For more information on the N.B. Maple Syrup Association Inc., click here.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Atlantic Region
 
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Atlantic Region has awarded the Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation a second grant of $50,000, (for a total of $110,000 in two years) which will allow the New Brunswick Public Library Service to purchase more new materials on breast cancer for each public library and bookmobile in NB. These resources are now available to all New Brunswickers who have a need or desire to learn about all facets of breast cancer.
 For more information on all breast cancer materials in New Brunswick public libraries and bookmobiles, click here and then click on the breast cancer icon  .
To view the photo gallery from the May 8th, 2009 breast cancer collection launch, click here.
To view the brochure created to promote the collection of breast cancer resources, click here.
 National Adult Literacy Database (NALD)
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) Inc. provides complimentary web design and hosting for the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation’s website.
NALD Inc. is a Canadian non-profit registered charity. NALD’s mission is to provide Internet-based literacy and essential skills information and resources in both of Canada’s official languages. For more information about NALD, click here.
 Ovarian Cancer Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada has donated 83 copies of their book You Are Not Alone. The books have been distributed throughout the public libraries and bookmobiles in order to allow New Brunswickers to learn more about ovarian cancer.
For more information about Ovarian Cancer Canada, click here.
Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick
 The Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick has generously donated 14 Heartsmart cookbooks. This material has been distributed to selected public libraries and bookmobiles within the library system, but is available throughout the province through the interlibrary loan system.
For more information on the Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, click here.
Architects’ Association of New Brunswick
 Press Release – December 2008 - Public libraries and bookmobiles in New Brunswick have copies of what architects believe to be one of the most important books written about architecture in the province.
The Architects’ Association of New Brunswick (AANB) donated 65 copies of ‘Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History,’ by Fredericton architect and historian John Leroux, to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation (NBPLF).
“The Libraries Foundation works towards securing partnerships with various individuals and organizations, resulting in an increase in the funds and resources for public libraries and bookmobiles in NB,” said The Honourable Donald Arseneault, Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, who is responsible for public libraries and bookmobiles.
 “We are proud of the partnership with the Architects’ Association of New Brunswick and thankful for their donation of this richly illustrated resource,” he added.
NBPLF President, Charles Ramsey stated that “this donation of 65 copies of John Leroux’s book from the AANB to the Libraries Foundation is an example of the potential of partnerships between organizations and the Libraries Foundation. As a result of this partnership, New Brunswickers across the province will be able to learn about their architectural heritage, as each public library and bookmobile in NB will receive a copy of this book.”
AANB President, Saint John architect Malcolm Boyd said, “What John Leroux does is take us on a journey of images from early settlements through to the 21st century. It is a collection of our very fabric. If you want to know about the impact of architecture in New Brunswick, this is a resource to begin your search. We are pleased to have partnered with the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation on this project and our Council felt it should be available to the people of New Brunswick through the public libraries and bookmobiles.”
For more information on the Architects’ Association of New Brunswick, click here.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
 Press Release – March 2008 - The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the provincial art gallery of New Brunswick, and the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation (NBPLF) would like to announce their new long-term partnership to benefit the people of New Brunswick.
In support of the Gallery’s mandate to provide New Brunswickers with access to their artistic heritage, the Gallery has committed to donate five copies of all new Gallery publications to the Libraries Foundation. NBPLF’s purpose is to raise funds in support of the development and promotion of New Brunswick’s public library system. Donations of gifts-in-kind like the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s, allow NBPLF to match the dollar value of the books given, through the NBPLF Matching Funds Program which is supported by the Province of New Brunswick. The matching funds are used for the purchase of other books and materials for New Brunswick’s public libraries and bookmobiles.
 
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery made an initial donation of 97 books from their book and exhibition catalogue publications to the Libraries Foundation to commence this partnership. These books are located at public libraries throughout the province ready to be borrowed by New Brunswickers.
Gallery Director/CEO Bernard Riordon O.C. stated, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to make this contribution to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, as the provincial gallery of New Brunswick, is dedicated to developing and strengthening partnerships with arts and cultural associations and organizations across the province. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery will continue to work with the NB Public Libraries Foundation by donating five copies of all new Gallery book and exhibition catalogue publications to the Foundation on a regular basis.”
Charles Ramsey, Chair of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation commented, “We would like to thank the Beaverbrook Art Gallery for its commitment, as it is an excellent demonstration of what cultural organizations can accomplish for New Brunswickers through partnership. We would also like to invite other organizations to follow the Beaverbrook’s example and work with the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation to make their publications and materials available to people across the province through New Brunswick’s public libraries and bookmobiles.”
By working together, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation have made it possible for these important and beautiful works to be enjoyed by the widest possible audience. Now, all New Brunswickers will be able to borrow the Gallery’s publications through their local public library or bookmobile.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery enriches life through art.
For more information on the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, click here.
Project Management Institute New Brunswick Chapter (PMI - NB)
 PMI – NB has donated project management resources for use by their members and the general public that have been distributed among NB libraries selected by the donor. These resources are available throughout the province through the interlibrary loan system.
For more information on the Project Management Institute NB Chapter. click here
The War Amps
 The War Amps of Canada has generously donated DVDs from their Military Heritage Documentary Series and VHS tapes of their latest PlaySafe. This material has been distributed to selected public libraries and bookmobiles within the library system, but are available throughout the province through the interlibrary loan system.
For more information on the War Amps of Canada, click here.
Teachers of English as a Second Language New Brunswick (TESL-NB)
TESL-NB has donated funds to purchase English second language resources for use by their members and the general public. The resources are assigned to specific libraries in NB at the request of the donor, but are available throughout the province through the interlibrary loan system.
For more information on TESL-NB, click here.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada (Atlantic Division)
 The Atlantic Division of the MS Society of Canada has donated 50 copies of their book called Benjamin: My Mum is Special, plus a selection of their resource materials about MS. These materials have been distributed throughout the public libraries and bookmobiles which will allow New Brunswickers who have an interest or need to learn more about MS, to access the material through their local library.
For more information on the MS Society of Canada, click here.
Autism Society of New Brunswick
May 2nd, 2007
ANNOUNCING A DONATION OF AUTISM BOOKS TO THE CHATHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Chatham – The Chatham Public Library, the Autism Society New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Public Library Service and the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation announced today a donation of autism books for the Chatham Public Library and the public library system. Although a large portion of the books are housed in the Chatham Public Library, these books are available to the public at any of the 65 public libraries or bookmobiles located in New Brunswick, through the interlibrary loan system.
This is the second of two donations to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation from the Autism Society New Brunswick. In total, 68 books on autism have been added to the provincial public collection in the past two years.
For more information on the Autism Society of New Brunswick, click here.
 Donation of Why Me? Surviving Coping Living with Breast Cancer books
Dr. Roger Roberge, a general surgeon from Moncton, has written a book called Why Me? Surviving, Coping, Living with Breast Cancer. Dr. Roberge has donated 50 copies of his book which has been distributed throughout the provincial library system.
For more information on this book, click here.
MacMurray Foundation
The MacMurray Foundation made a donation of $2,500 to support the Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation for the purchase of library materials to support the Libraries Foundation’s Communities Learning Initiative initiated in 2005. The two categories under this initiative where Childhood Learning and Lifelong Learning. The library resources purchased were distributed to various public libraries and bookmobiles across the province.
Fédération des caisses populaires acadiennes
 The Mouvement des caisses populaires acadiennes made a donation to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation through its Lire, découvrir et grandir program. The program donated $5,000 in funding as well as books valued at $4,000. The books were distributed to 33 Francophone and bilingual public libraries and bookmobiles that have each also receive three copies of the Modo series published by Éditions Bouton d’or d’Acadie.
The program emphasized literacy from the moment a child enters school. Children who cannot read are at a disadvantage for learning and may have an increased risk of dropping out of school later on. The program is designed to enable children from pre-kindergarten to Grade 2 to reach a satisfactory reading level by the end of Grade 2.
For more information on the Mouvement des caisses populaires acadiennes, click here.
Lockhart Foundation
The Lockhart Foundation made a donation of $5,000 to support the Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation for the purchase of library materials to support the Libraries Foundation’s Communities Learning Initiative in 2005. The two categories under this initiative were Childhood Learning and Lifelong Learning. The library resources purchased were distributed to various public libraries and bookmobiles across the province.
RBC Foundation
 The RBC Foundation made a donation of $1,000 to support the Friends of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation for the purchase of young reader resources to support the 2006 Summer Reading Club program. The library resources purchased were distributed to various public libraries and bookmobiles across the province.
For more information on the RBC Foundation, click here.
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