Sarah White, Adult Literacy Can you explain your role at the library? I do a lot of things. One thing that I do is manage certain areas of the nonfiction collection: books for learning English or learning to read better, foreign languages, social sciences, the sciences, health and fitness. I also manage half of the… Read More
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The Imagination Library Luncheon 2019
Join us this September to celebrate and support early literacy at the Imagination Library of Eugene’s fifth birthday! We will be hosting our annual Imagination Library Luncheon Thursday, September 12 at the Valley River Inn from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Willamette Ballroom. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch while learning about this… Read More
Joy Harjo and The Big Read
The Eugene Public Library kicked off the NEA Big Read Celebration in February 2018, hosting renowned author, poet, and musician Joy Harjo at the library for a public talk attended by more than 800 members of the public. Harjo, whose Crazy Brave memoir won the PEN USA Literary Award for Creative Non-Fiction and the American… Read More
Success at the 2018 Imagination Library Luncheon
Thank you for your support at the 2018 Imagination Library Luncheon! On the morning of April 5, at the Valley River Inn, we welcomed Imagination Library families, donors and volunteers to celebrate and strengthen Imagination Library. to accommodate more children than ever before. This crucial program delivers a new book every month to each child’s… Read More
President’s Note
Dear Foundation Donors and Friends, “The library is one of the last places you can go where you don’t have to buy or or believe anything. You can just come, and we’ll help you no matter what your question is. We’ll try to figure it out with you.” Annie Spence, Librarian from Detroit This March… Read More
‘Booked for the Evening’ raises funds for Teen Center!
More than 230 community members ‘Booked’ themselves at the much-anticipated EPLF fall event, and enjoyed a delightful evening of food, entertainment, and conviviality at the Valley River Inn on September 22. Booked for the Evening, the EPLF’s annual fundraiser, attracted many new friends and supporters as well as a core community of library-lovers with its… Read More
Happy Birthday, Imagination Library of Eugene
Founded by Dolly Parton – Funded by Eugene Public Library Foundation In September, the Imagination Library of Eugene celebrated its 4th birthday. Four years of providing free books, mailed monthly to Eugene children aged 0–5. The books come straight to their door, cultivating a culture of literacy in our community. The program has grown astronomically! We… Read More
Foundation Presents Biggest Gift Yet to the Library
The Eugene Public Library works hard to expand, enhance and strengthen programs and services at Eugene Public Library. We are honored to join with our library to bring lifelong learning and enrichment to all Eugene residents. With the help of many generous donors and benefactors, the Foundation gift to the library increases every year. We… Read More
Kids’ Book Reviews
Kids who receive Imagination Library books tell us what they think! Eli and Cody recently met at the Eugene Public Library to talk about their favorite books. The 4-year-old boys have been receiving Imagination Library books for about two years. Since the kick-off of Eugene’s Imagination Library chapter on Sept. 5, 2014, the program has… Read More
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Every month, wide-eyed youngsters open their mailboxes to find the gift of one free book. We are grateful to all of you who support this effort to help Eugene’s fledgling readers. For those of you who are new to the website, read on to learn more about this exciting program! Since the kick-off of Eugene’s Imagination… Read More
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