Fund-Raising Campaign Aims to Garner $4.7 million to Revitalize the New Glasgow Public Library

Apr 21, 2026 | Local News

A fund-raising campaign has been launched to support the revitalization of the New Glasgow Public Library.

It is being co-ordinated by the Town of New Glasgow, in partnership with the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library. With the upgrade, the library willl be transformed into a Destination Centre, with modern meeting rooms, creative and maker spaces, areas for youth and seniors and programming and collaboration spaces for community groups and non-profit organizations.

From left to right: Michael, Wade Sullivan (Campaign Co-Chair), Brooke, Ivy, Emily Sullivan (Campaign Co-Chair), and Declan.

The fund-raising goal is $4.7 million. Campaign co-chairs are Wade and Emily Sullivan.

A digital booklet outlining the project and ways to support the campaign can be found on the Town of New Glasgow website.

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