Completed Projects

Many Ways You Can Make a Difference
The Library wishes to thank the individuals, families, friends, and organizations listed below for their private donations that have enabled the library to complete the following projects.
Complete!

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2023

  • Americana Float
  • Wrapping on Library van
  • Additional Rokus
  • Coding Club for Kids
  • Manhattan Short Film Festival
  • Summer Reading Programs (Adults, Teens & Kids)
  • WYSO Ads
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $19,650

Yeck Family Foundation - 2022

  • Butterfly Garden at Woodbourne Library
  • Thank you to the Yeck Family Foundation for this generous donation!
  • Donation: $2,800

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2022

  • Adult Programming
  • Americana Float
  • Board Game Collection
  • Brary Bag Collection
  • Family Dinner Book Club
  • Fun with Frosting
  • Makerspace equipment
  • Manhattan Short Film Festival
  • Summer Reading Programs (Adults, Teens & Kids)
  • Tea for Two: Victorian Holidays
  • WYSO Ads
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $21,890

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2021

  • Brary Bags
  • Fun with Frosting
  • HelpNOW Subscription
  • Patron Scanning Station (WB)
  • Summer Reading Club (Adults, Teens & Kids)
  • WYSO Ads
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $19,050

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2020

  • Audiobooks (from patron donation to Friends group)
  • Staff incentives
  • Teen Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Pallet Jack
  • Centerville Library Exterior Sign Refurbishment
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $3,915

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2019

  • 3D Printer: Filament & Cart
  • Americana Float
  • Android Tablet
  • Author Series (adult)
  • Baby Board Books
  • Children's Summer Reading Club Book Giveaways
  • Good Life Posters
  • Hi Low Books
  • Holiday Bluegrass performance
  • How To Festival
  • Maker Kits for Kids
  • Maker Kit Programs
  • Manhattan Short Film Fest
  • Memory Cafe
  • Movie License (1 year)
  • Outreach Projector
  • Peace.Love.Music
  • Pendant Lighting
  • Playaway Launchpads
  • Portable TV
  • Program Opportunities
  • Protective Wall Covering
  • School Nights at the Library
  • Service Cart
  • Sneak Peak Gala Sponsorship
  • Staff incentives
  • Tea at Two
  • Teen Advisory Board Appreciation
  • Teen Game of Life
  • Teen Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Utility Cart
  • WYSO Advertising (1 year)
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $51,119

Centerville Noon Optimists - 2018

  • Artistic Shade Structures for the children's storybook garden at Woodbourne Library
  • In celebration of the Centerville Noon Optimists 50th anniversary
  • Donation: $25,000

Dorothy R. Yeck Endowment for the Arts - 2018

  • Four original works of art for Woodbourne Library
  • Restoration of mid-century modern sunscreen at Woodbourne Library

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2018

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2017

  • Americana Float
  • Benches for Woodbourne Library
  • Tool Match Interactive
  • WSYO Advertising
  • Tea at Two
  • Program Opportunities
  • Jewish Book & Film Fest
  • How-To Festival
  • Ghost Walk
  • Teen Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Teen Advisory Board T-shirts
  • Movie License
  • Books for New Parent Packets
  • Children's Summer Reading Club Book Giveaways
  • Outdoor Plantings
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $32,451

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2016

  • Americana Float
  • WSYO Advertising
  • Movie License
  • Jewish Book & Film Fest
  • How-To Festival
  • Maker Kits
  • Teen Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Lego Mindstorm Kits (5)
  • Children's Summer Reading Club Book Giveaways
  • Outdoor Plantings
  • The Big Read Sponsorship
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $17,010

New Furniture for Centerville Library Children’s Room - 2015

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  • Thank you to the husband, children, family and friends of Mrs. Susan Krueckeberg for helping the Library to create a comfortable reading space for children and families.
  • Memorial Donations: $3,895

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2015

  • Children's Activity Centers
  • Rocky Knoll
  • WSYO Advertising
  • Cultural Days: A Day in South Slavic Europe
  • Movie License
  • Americana Float
  • Videocamera
  • Peanuts Naturally Exhibit Opening
  • Android Tablet
  • Windows 8 Teaching Tablet
  • Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Wii U Console
  • Tablets for Smart Investing Exhibit
  • Outdoor Plantings
  • Merchandising Supplies
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $25,749

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2014

  • Dayton Parent Magazine Advertising (May/June)
  • WYSO Advertising
  • Americana Float
  • Cultural Days - A Day in Mexico
  • Big Read Sponsorship
  • Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Kindle Fire HDX & Accessories
  • Kobo Glo & Accessories
  • 2 iPad Minis with Retina Display
  • Android Tablet
  • Louise Borden Visit
  • 'Brary Bags
  • Outdoor Plantings
  • Blinds for Woodbourne Conference Room
  • Book Drop Bins (4)
  • Book Merchandising Supplies
  • Replacement DVD, Blu-ray cases
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $19,458

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2013

  • MVCC Video Training
  • Children's Interactives (Seed Pod, Shapes)
  • Magazine Tower for Centerville Children's Room
  • Child friendly furniture
  • 45 Booktrucks
  • Lincoln Exhibit Opening Reception
  • Summer Reading Club Prizes
  • Americana Float
  • Community Affair Booth
  • 2 Tablets with Windows 8
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • 6' Folding Tables
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $22,955

Centerville Library Directional Banners - 2013

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  • Fabric banners at Centerville Library to add directional signage, noise abatement and color.
  • Thank you to Bob Yeck and the Yeck Family Foundation for yet another very generous donation.
  • Donation: $16,000

Kid-Friendly Furnishings for Woodbourne Children’s Room - 2013

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  • New chairs and tables to replace the 20+ year-old furnishings in the Children’s Room to improve safety for our youngest Library users.
  • Thank you to Bob Yeck and the Yeck Family Foundation for this generous donation!
  • Donation: $8,000

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2012

  • (2) Alphabet Tables
  • Teen Summer Reading Club prizes
  • (2) 52 - 60" inch Flat screen TVs
  • 10 Book Trucks (Woodbourne Library)
  • Entrances
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $11,238

Children’s Room Makeover: Phase 2 - 2012

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  • Child-friendly furniture, end cap and other signage that brightens the room and makes it easier for kids to locate materials.
  • Partially funded by the 2010 Dinner at the Trace fundraising event.
  • Donation: $17,000

Desk-top Video Magnifier - 2012

  • Help visually impaired patrons who visit the Library read materials with the assistance of a desk-top video magnifier.
  • One machine was donated to the Centerville Library by Perry & Phyllis Kirbabas. Thank you for your generous donation.

Friends of WCPL Grant - 2011

  • Technology Bundle (4 Tablets, 2 eReaders, accessories)
  • New PCs & educational software for Play & Learn Stations
  • Data projector (1)
  • Thank you to the Friends of WCPL for this generous donation.
  • Donation: $7,658

Teen Zone Improvements - 2010

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  • Paint, signage and additional seating to define the teen areas of the libraries and make them more inviting to teens.
  • Donation: $1,500

Children’s Room Makeover: Phase One - 2010

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  • Introduce bright colors, whimsical elements and interactive elements to reinforce early literacy concepts to the Children's Rooms at both libraries.
  • Thank you to Bob Yeck and the Yeck Family Foundation and the Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library.
  • Donation: $48,000

Thank you for supporting the Washington-Centerville Public Library.

For more information, contact the Library at 937-433-8091 or send an email to: Library Administration