February Is "Library Lovers' Month"

We're part of the many libraries that have designated February as "Library Lovers' Month."
We've filled the lighted bulletin board in the hallway with all kinds of information about how you can love your library. It's an interesting display to see when you visit the library.
You know, many libraries are private, non-profit organizations that depend on the support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to help ensure that libraries remain free to the millions of people who visit in person or via the Web each year. While government funding supports the basic operations of many of our nation's libraries, there are still many more libraries that depend on contributions from private sources.
So, I bet you're wondering just what you can do to love your library. Well, I can give you a few examples...

• Consider a tax-deductible gift. Many libraries have memorial programs, endowments and other opportunities to support quality library services.
• You can donate your time, money, and expertise to your library.
• Nominate your library as your community, school, or corporate organization's project for the year.
• Buy your library a subscription to a popular magazine.
• Honor a friend or relative's birthday with a book for the library.
• Donate a book or a series of books.
• Remember your library in your estate planning.
• Give to the library through your company's matching program for charitable giving.
• Support library referenda in elections.
• Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper to express your concern in keeping your local library a viable center of learning for the public.
• Speak up for the library and all libraries at the community group that you belong to - PTA, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, etc.
• Invite your librarian to talk about library services and needs at your book club meetings, senior suppers, or apartment complex get-togethers.

Research has shown that everyone loves libraries, but no one thinks about them very much. That's where you come in. You don't have to be a public relations expert to promote your library. You just have to talk about your library.

And this is a good month to begin...it's "Library Lovers' Month."

(Source: http://www.librarysupport.net)