Gilmanton Year-Round Library Association, Inc.

History of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library

The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Association (GYRLA) was organized in 1999 with the mission of bringing year-round library services to the residents of Gilmanton.  Over a decade of volunteer effort as well as donations in excess of $675,000 resulted in the Grand Opening of the Gilmanton Year-Round Library (GYRL) on September 12, 2009.  Housed in a reconstructed 1790's barn, the library offers full services and programs to Gilmanton residents.  The GYRLA achieved its goal of constructing the library independent of tax funds.

The Need is Now!

Since opening, the GYRLA has submitted a petition warrant article each year requesting partial operating funds from the Town.  The operating budget has grown modestly over time, and the Association has worked hard to keep the annual request as low as possible.  It has been capped at $47,100 for the past five years.  This represents slightly less than half of the current annual operating budget.  Unfortunately, this year's petition warrant article did not pass, leaving the library with a serious funding shortfall.

Please Help Us Reach Our Goal!

We're asking for your help to raise $8333.00- the amount needed to keep the library open for one month as we continue to strategically fundraise.  If you believe in the value of a strong community library in Gilmanton, please consider giving today.  Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.

We sincerely thank you for your support!