25 for 25: Securing the Future of Our Library
The 25 for 25 campaign is all about investing in the long-term strength of the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library. Our goal? To raise $25,000 in 2025 for the Library’s Endowment Fund—bringing us closer to our ultimate milestone of a $100,000 endowment by the end of 2027.
Why the endowment? It’s simple: endowments provide lasting support. Unlike other funds that are spent down annually, the endowment is built to grow. Your gift is invested, and only the interest it earns is used—ensuring the library has a dependable, sustainable source of income for generations to come. That kind of financial foundation allows us to weather change, dream bigger, and serve our community well into the future.
As of now, our endowment stands at $42,324, thanks to generous donors who believe in the power of public libraries. This campaign is the next step in that journey—a community-wide effort made up of big events, small moments, and meaningful gifts of all sizes.
Together, we can build something that lasts. One gift, one event, one story at a time.
You can donate by sending cash or a check to the initiative foundation, or by visiting GiveMN.