Written by Ilona Piaskowy, Annual Fund & Donor Relations Leader, Development Office
What if you could change a life in the time it takes to read one page? At the Library, that’s not hypothetical. It happens every day.
Recently, a young reader walked into our Price Hill Branch and asked Library staff a single question:
“Can you help me read?”
At first, he was shy and sounded out words, unsure of himself. But with a little encouragement (and someone willing to sit beside him), something shifted. Word by word, his confidence grew. By the end of the book, he was reading words he didn’t know just minutes before.
One book. One child. One BIG win.
Here’s what most people don’t realize: moments like that don’t happen because a building exists. They happen because people like you see their value and choose to invest in them.
You Already Love the Library. Here’s How You Can Power It!
If you have a library card, you already know all about library magic:
- Finding your next favorite book by accident
- Getting expert help exactly when you need it
- Watching kids light up during storytime
- Having a free, welcoming place to just be
Behind every one of those experiences are programs and services fueled by community support — things public dollars don’t cover. Summer Reading. Homework Help. Free books for kids. MakerSpace equipment. Literacy support.
These aren’t extras. They’re lifelines. And they exist because donors like you say YES.
Why Monthly Giving Matters (More Than You Think)
Every gift makes a difference, but monthly giving is what keeps that difference going strong.
Think of monthly donors as the spine of a book holding every page in place as the story of our Library’s impact unfolds from cover to cover. These monthly gifts help ensure that when a child asks for help, the answer is always yes. Not just today or tomorrow, but for years to come.
Here’s what that can look like:
- $10/month can help put books into the hands of young readers.
- $15/month can support ongoing literacy programs.
- $25/month can help sustain consistent, reliable help for students who need it most.
Small, consistent gifts add up to something powerful: Dependable support that keeps programs running and growing.
And honestly? It’s also the easiest way to give.
When you become a monthly donor to The Library Foundation, you’re creating a reliable stream of support for the programs you already love. And you have the flexibility to adjust your giving at any time.
This National Library Week: Be a Part of the Story
National Library Week (April 19-25) is a time to celebrate everything the Library brings to our lives and all the people who make it possible. Including you.
It’s also an invitation to move from appreciation to action. The truth is, every great reader starts somewhere. Sometimes, it’s with a shy voice, an open book, and someone willing to help turn the page.
Join Us
If the Library has ever made your life richer, easier, or more joyful, this is your moment to give back. Because stories don’t just live on our shelves. They live in the people we lift up.
Become a monthly donor today and help ensure that life-changing moments keep happening, one young reader at a time.
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