Weis Markets donates $2,500 to library

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently received a $2,500 donation from Weis Markets, 305 River Ave., as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

The EITC program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provides tax credits to eligible companies that do business in the state when they contribute to scholarship organizations, educational improvement organizations and-or pre-kindergarten scholarship organizations.

This unique academic enrichment opportunity allows the library to offer free innovative educational programs to students of all ages. Businesses that donate to the library may receive a tax credit equal to 75% of its contribution or 90% for a two-year commitment.

The donation will support the following approved programs:

• Boom, Fizz, POP! - A science-standard based program for students in grades kindergarten through second (K-2).

•I Spy Photography - This program for students in grades K-2 engages a child in creative thinking by expression through the arts and photography.

• Digital Arts Camp - This program focuses on digital programming from animation to film to robotics for those in grades 4 and older.

• Teen Comic and Manga Club - This club for students in grades 6 to 12 gives teens an opportunity to conceive and create original comics and build Claymation creations that are used in stop-action videos.

• Summer Learning Program

Created by the Pennsylvania State Department of Community and Economic Development, the EITC program allows companies to reinvest those dollars directly back to local communities. Most importantly, the program helps to improve Pennsylvania's education system for students and families.

According to the Weis website, the company is a strong believer in giving back to the communities they serve. Each year, Weis Markets and its associates make direct and in-kind donations to numerous charities and organizations throughout the market area.