The Ballston Spa Public Library<\/b> and the Friends of the Library (FOL) partners are launching a capital campaign called Funding Our Future \u2013 Brick by Brick and Book by Book.<\/p>\n
The money raised through the campaign will be used to renovate, redesign and increase the library\u2019s role in the community.<\/p>\n
The total cost of the proposed project is approximately $3 million, a sum that includes built-in inflation costs. The capital campaign aims to raise approximately $750,000 of the total costs. The campaign has already applied for more than $450,000 dollars in grant awards.<\/p>\n
The project includes the addition of a reading room and local history room, an enhanced children\u2019s area, teen space and a renovated community meeting space. Funds will also be used to improve accessibility, use of technology and energy sustainability.<\/p>\n
The completion of the project is expected to result in an increase in the number of public programs offered as well as the number of programs hosted at the library by partner groups.<\/p>\n
Additional information about the campaign will be shared on the Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library\u00a0 <\/span>Facebook page, and the Ballston Spa Public Library website as the weeks progress.<\/p>\n To donate community members can either send a check made out to Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020, Attn: Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library, or visit the website bspl.sals.edu.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>GlobalFoundries<\/b> has been named to Newsweek<\/i>\u2019s list of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Responsible Companies 2023.\u201d GlobalFoundries\u2019 inclusion on the list, which was announced today, is the latest recognition of the company\u2019s longstanding commitment to environmentally sustainable manufacturing and corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n \u201cESG is a priority for GlobalFoundries, and we are pleased to be recognized by Newsweek<\/i> on its list of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies 2023,\u201d said John Toy, chief of ethics and sustainability at GlobalFoundries. \u201cAt the same time, we recognize there is still much work to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies 2023 is presented by Newsweek<\/i> and Statista Inc., and based on available key performance indicators derived from corporate social responsibility reports, sustainability reports, and other reports as well as an independent survey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The key performance indicators focused on company performance in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility. The final list recognizes the top 500 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries.<\/p>\n GlobalFoundries\u2019 ESG efforts were also recently evaluated by Morningstar Sustainalytics, which recognized the company with a \u201clow risk\u201d rating and ranked the company 15th among the 329 rated companies in the semiconductors industry group.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n The Saratoga County History Center<\/b> announced that Brookside Museum<\/b> exhibits will be closed through the end of March. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The museum will be doing renovations and installing an immersive exhibition on the history of Saratoga County to open in the spring.<\/p>\n Officials said the new exhibition should result in a steady audience and sustainable financial support for the center. \u201cThe Saratoga County Board of Supervisors\u2019 fiscal support will allow for an engaging orientation for residents and visitors about the county\u2019s history and be the basis for developing new public and school programs. This development should lead to additional partnerships with cultural and educational institutions and increase public and donor awareness,\u201d a statement said.<\/p>\n The center will carry on special events such as the presentation \u201cExperts Next Door.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>One of these presentations will take place Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. on Zoom and will feature Dr. Eliga Gould speaking on the \u201cGlobal War for American Revolution.\u201d In addition, the center has scheduled three \u201cSaratoga History Happy Hours\u201d as member-only events which feature local historians at the Real McCoy Beer Co.\u00a0 <\/span>in Ballston Spa. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Visit the history center website at www.brooksidemuseum.org for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Ballston Spa Public Library and the Friends of the Library (FOL) partners are launching a capital campaign called Funding Our Future \u2013 Brick by Brick and Book by Book. The money raised through the campaign will be used to renovate, redesign and increase the library\u2019s role in the community. The total cost of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-briefs"],"yoast_head":"\r\n