Donations

This year’s Smile Cookie Campaign, from April 27 to May 3, raised an incredible $13,517 in support of Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Cookstown Branch and Essa Public Library, Thornton Branch.

Both libraries are honoured to be chosen as this year’s local recipients by David Blackmore, owner of the Tim Hortons locations in Cookstown and Thornton. Operations manager Darren Boyle rallied staff at both locations throughout the week as they baked and decorated thousands of cookies for charity.

 
Charitable donations such as this one play a significant part in helping libraries keep resources, collections, and spaces current and relevant for our communities to connect and thrive. For Essa Public Library’s Thornton Branch, this year’s funds will be used to offer movie matinees for all ages. In addition to purchasing a Public Performance License to show feature films, the Community Room will be outfitted with a projector, screen, and sound system.

“The Thornton community is looking for more things to do, and different ways to be social,” said Essa Public Library Board Chair, Judith Hunter. “Thanks to the Smile Cookie fundraising, we are excited about unlocking new possibilities for programs we can offer to meet those needs.”

 
This year, the iconic Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign marked its 30th anniversary. More than $151 million has been raised since 1996, with 100 percent of the proceeds supporting nearly 700 charities and community groups in Canada.