What is Library Giving Day?

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The Library Giving Day campaign is a concept dedicated to growing philanthropic support for libraries across the nation as part of Library Awareness Week. It was conceived by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and piloted in 2019. This first-ever Library Giving Day helped participating libraries raise a collective $737,000!

Since its inception, over 400 library organizations across the United States and Canada have participated in the annual event.

 

How to Donate?

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Online:

Click the "donate" button below to make a donation via PayPal. A receipt for your donation will be provided by PayPal.

To give a targeted gift to a specific branch, please list the branch name in the "Write a note (Optional)" section of the PayPal donate page.

Check:

Write a check to "Timberland Regional Library" with "Library Giving Day" in the memo line and send it to TRL Headquarters. To give a targeted gift to a specific branch, please include the branch name on the memo line:

TRL Headquarters
Attn: Finance Office
415 Tumwater Blvd. S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501

* A contribution to Timberland Regional Library is tax-deductible when applied solely for “public purposes” and falls under IRS Code,  26 U.S.C. §170(c)(1).

 

Our Communities Connected

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Working to meet the needs of all library users means finding creative ways to increase access to library services. Our strategic focus for the next few years centers on providing expanded service to under-served communities and bolstering services in our local communities. Investing in the future is imperative in supporting needs around early learning initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and outreach. Thank you for your contribution!

Recent 2022 Highlights:

• Increased branch open hours by 12.7%.
• Opening of TRL’s 29th library – Hawks Prairie Timberland Library, a Lucky Day Demonstration library, with a 3-year lease, at 8205 Martin Way.
• Introduced iPads for in-library use.
• Added Expanded Access to more locations, allowing patrons to use the library outside staffed hours.
• Purchased property to build a new library in Randle.
• Launched new library card designs including the first Native American Heritage Month TRL library card.
• Developed STEM Backpacks from a grant awarded by Capital STEM Alliance to provide caregivers in rural communities the resources to support their children’s (ages 3-6) early math development.
• Opened Sundays at West Olympia Timberland Library. The floor space is currently being doubled to meet the needs and requests of the community.
• Renovated and refreshed many libraries.
• Check out our 2022 Annual Report for extra highlights.

"I just discovered the library of things and put a backpack on hold in preparation for an upcoming trip to the beach. I can’t believe you have discover passes! What an incredible way to make these accessible for all people. And as an occupational therapist I was floored to find you have adaptive equipment. What an amazing resource to which I can refer the newly-housed veterans with whom I work. THANK YOU!" - TRL Patron

Celebrate in style and share our NEW Giphy @trlibrary collection. 

 

 

Download the Custom Lens for Snapchat.

Add our Library Giving Day Backdrop to your collection for your next virtual meeting!