Cobb Library Foundation donates $26K to Cobb library system

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Cobb Library Foundation donates $26K to Cobb library system
Cobb County Public Library System Director Keith Schuermann with Cobb Library Foundation vice president Nona Ley (L) and executive director Sandra Morris (R).

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The Cobb Library Foundation today announced a donation of $26,200 to the Cobb County Public Library. The funds will be used to support the library’s list of projects, which are designed to enhance library services, technology, and programs for the community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and generosity of our community,” said Sandra Morris, Executive Director of the Cobb Library Foundation. “This donation is a direct result of the support we’ve received from our dedicated sponsors, event attendees, and library patrons. Their commitment to the Cobb County Public Library makes it possible for us to continue our mission of supporting literacy and lifelong learning.”

This year’s fundraising efforts and grants enabled us to:

  • Provide funds for the Summer Reading Program, which continues to inspire readers of all ages. The 2025 program was an outstanding success, with 4,291 participants logging an impressive 2.7 million minutes of reading and completing 6,409 activities, all while earning exciting prizes and recognition.
  • The Foundation provided funds for the Teen Book’d Program and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten completion ceremonies.
  • Continue our support for building the bookmobile, which started as a Sprinter van and was transformed into a full mobile library with custom shelving, book carts, a vehicle wrap, a wheelchair lift, and—coming soon—a new awning.
  • Purchase new plants and materials for the North Cobb Regional Garden.
  • Purchase toys, equipment, and other materials through the Love Your Library Fundraiser.
  • Fund the Library Tech Ops Retreat in September, and the library’s full-day Staff In-service Development Day in December.

What we’ve accomplished thus far is truly inspiring,” Morris added. “Expanding creative spaces, bringing new technology to our branches, celebrating thousands of reading milestones, and building a fully equipped bookmobile. We’ve made incredible strides. The best part? We’re just getting started—2026 is full of exciting possibilities.”

Upcoming fundraisers include a Ghost Tour in September, a shopping day at Merchants Walk in November, and the Book for the Evening Gala in March 2026.

For more information about how to support the library, visit cobblibraryfoundation.org.

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