Exciting News!

We are so excited to share that we are one of the 2022 Recipients of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group‘s L.E.A.F. (Learning & Engagement Accelerator Fund) Initiative!
This grant has been awarded to support the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library’s Makerspace Project which is to create a space that offers library patrons an opportunity to create, explore and learn with high-tech tools. With this grant we will be purchasing new technology offerings such as robotics toys, 3D doodle pens, STEM toys and the more traditional items such as building blocks, Lego and craft supplies as well as custom built shelving fitted to the space to house these materials and equipment.
A step beyond typical funding, The Commonwell’s L.E.A.F. (Learning & Engagement Accelerator Fund) is supporting community projects that focus on learning new skills and building resiliency and capacity for the long-term health of the communities.
“We had almost 100 applications and they were all worthy of supporting. Making the selection was difficult, but we feel the 2022 L.E.A.F. grant recipients represent a very impressive range of community causes that will result in a long-term community investment by funding the sharing of knowledge.” said Tim Shauf, President and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group.
“We are excited to see these programs and initiatives across Commonwell Country come to life and serve the people and communities for years to come.”
About The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group:
Established January 1, 2014, The Commonwell is a merger of three longstanding mutual insurance companies built on more than a century of hands-on commitment to the local communities it serves. Since its founding eight years ago, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group operates on the same historical premise as its three legacy companies – maintaining a focus on local presence and service that builds strong long-term relationships to benefit the greater community.

We need your help!

The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library has applied for a grant through the L.E.A.F Commonwell Initiative and we need your help! Part of the requirements for the grant is to rally community support and the more support the better! We need you to share stories, comments and images of support to our project page which is linked below. Also please share to social media! Any and all engagements help our submission so please help!
What we’re applying for…we want to create a Makerspace in the children’s department. What is a Makerspace? It is a place where people can go to create things, problem solve, learn new things and experiment with different equipment. We want to purchase things like robotics and STEM equipment, offer programming on how to use them and also have a dedicated space for people to just come in and create. Click the link for more information on this project.