Greetings from the Great Bend Public Library! It’s that time of year again: the season of thankfulness and generosity. Giving Tuesday falls on Dec. 1 this year, but giving began in early November and continues through that day.
For those not in the know, Giving Tuesday is a chance for communities to come together and raise money for local nonprofits. It takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Every year, we set a goal to raise a certain amount to help improve the library for our patrons. We strive to serve the needs of our community, and donations help us continue to offer programs like our Summer Library Program, monthly craft nights, Holiday Story Time and many more.
The generosity of our community also allows us to offer all events, crafts and activities free of charge. Anyone who visits can use our public computers and read local periodicals for free, not to mention our vast catalog of physical materials, such as books, movies, cake pans and more.
Cardholders also have access to thousands of digital titles. Donations help us purchase materials like these that everyone can enjoy.
This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 to aid our ongoing efforts to update the library’s building. Specifically, we hope to update our study rooms and conference room. These free spaces are used daily by our community for everything from studying to meeting with clients to holding club meetings. Currently, the walls in the three study rooms and adjacent conference room do not go to the ceiling, leading to a noisy environment that isn’t conducive to privacy.
We hope remodeling will make these rooms even more widely used and comfortable for those who rely on these free, public spaces.
That’s where our wonderful community comes in. Our hope is that Giving Tuesday can help us reach our building improvement goals. Better spaces mean better services for our community and visitors to Great Bend. If you would like to help, please consider donating online at goldenbeltcf.org/giving-tuesday or directly to the library between now and Dec. 1. Your gift will benefit you and the entire community.
Hey, teens! Looking for an afternoon of fun? Try our festive Dungeons & Dragons one-shot session Saturday, Dec. 5, from 12:30-4:45 p.m. This one-and-done fantasy adventure is open to beginners and veterans alike. Sign up on the library’s Facebook events page, @greatbendpl. Those who don’t get a spot as a player will be put on the waitlist. All teens are welcome to watch as part of the audience, and no registration is required.
Hannah Glass is the outreach manager at the Great Bend Public Library. To see what else we are up to, stop by and grab our seasonal newsletter to keep up to date on all the fun happening at the library through the end of the year. Find us on social media @greatbendpl.
You can also message us on Facebook and Instagram, email us at gbcirc@gmail.com or call us at (620) 792-2409 with any questions about our programming or services.
