Pembroke Public Library Foundation

The mission of the Pembroke Public Library Foundation is to cultivate, secure and steward philanthropic gifts that will support the capital, programmatic and endowment needs of the Pembroke Public Library.

The Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

The Foundation will work with library staff to improve services offered to residents.The Foundation funds initiatives and programs that support the library's role as a community resource for education, recreation, and information.

What are we working on now?

We are building for the future! Our Children’s Room will be expanded to create more program space to
meet the needs of our kids. Over the last dozen years, the Pembroke Public Library Foundation, the
Library, and the Town of Pembroke have been working together towards this expansion to the Library. This dream is now a reality, with plans to open an approximately 2,700 square foot addition in
winter/spring 2027. This addition will also allow the Library to expand the teen room, create a local
history room for residents and researchers with space to view our collection of Pembroke documents and memorabilia, and allow for private study spaces.

​This project is made possible by the foundational giving of Alan Peterson and his sister Linda Peterson. Alan and Linda and their family are generational Pembroke residents who have given -and continue to give - their time and energy to our Town. Their generosity of $1.2 million has been the driver of this expansion project and the Town and other donors have joined them. The Foundation continues to raise funds for the project and we welcome and need the support of the community.

How can you leave behind a long-term legacy to the library? Consider:

  • Memorial Funds
  • Life Insurance Designations
  • Estate Bequests
  • Gifts-in-Kind
  • Matching Gifts
  • Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts or Revocable Trusts
Please consult your legal or tax professional for specific advice about how to include the Pembroke Public  Library Foundation in your estate or tax plans.

Interested in joining?

If you are interested in joining the Foundation, please let us know. The Foundation will raise funds to support programs that regular income sources cannot.

​To learn more or support the Foundation, contact them at [email protected].