Public libraries are vital community resources that provide information services, basic needs support, and other essential services to people from all walks of life. If you love your library and want to show support, here asome ways to get started:
- Use your public library! Getting a library card and using it is one of the best ways to support your library. Being able to show that stakeholders are using library resources is key to ensuring funding to continue offering those services.
- Attend library events- Statistics matter for libraries and robust event attendance now means more events in the future.
- Follow your local library on social media- This is a great way to find out what is happening at a library near you and show your support.
- Volunteer or join you local Friends of the Library group- Most public libraries have programs for vounteers to help with events, booksales, digital literacy tutoring, and more.
- Get to know you library's advisory board or committee- Find out who makes descisions about your local library and let them know what makes the library work for you.
- Be an advocate for libraries! Let your legislators know that your community library is a valuable and necessary part of your neighborhood. Organizations like the American Library Association often organize campaigns around issues that impact public libraries.
