I love Eugene Public Library because…
”It’s local and we love large print books and we use it all the time!”
”The library is my happy place where I can visit and come home with lots of books. And the people who work there are lovely.”
”It has books in it and I love to read!”
”We’ve been coming to storytimes since my daughter was three months old. She knows all of the librarians by name and she loves to talk to all of them. They all know her and have seen her grow. It’s been a really great experience. We love the Library.”
— Comments from local library lovers
Eugene Public Library Foundation wins Award from United for Libraries for Love Your Library campaign
We are honored to be named one of the winners of The United for Libraries Award for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor for our Love Your Library campaign, which launched in January 2024 with a design competition, a Library Love-in, and other fun ways to show love for our award-winning Eugene Public Library. Click here to check out some photos from the Love Your Library art exhibition, which was featured in the downtown library in August and September, as well as the entries to the Love Your Library Contest.
Want your very own Love Your Library items? Visit this link to check out our collection of Love Your Library stickers and keychains.
Thank you to all the generous supporters of the Imagination Library Luncheon!
Many thanks to all of the Imagination Library Luncheon attendees who filled the room at Kidsports Fieldhouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024! We appreciate you all for joining us to support a cause near and dear to Dolly Parton’s heart by championing early literacy in our community!
We are excited to report that we made over $89,000!
Read more of our event wrap-up here.
Wear your heart on your sleeve… or purse!
Show your love for the library by sporting a limited edition leather tag or heart-shaped keychain. There are 8 color options available for the heart-shaped keychains! In need of yet another way to show off your library love? Deck out your laptop, water bottles, or any other surface with stickers featuring designs from the Love Your Library Art contest.
Check out EPLF’s brand-new merch page by clicking here.
Support the Children’s Courtyard Expansion!
Our libraries are out of this world, and so much more than just repositories for books. They are also places where visitors, including families with young children, can find community and connection.
One place where young children connect is in the Children’s Courtyard in the downtown library.
For many years, the courtyard has been the only secured outdoor space attached to the library and one of the only places downtown where families can gather at no cost to them.
Just as children quickly outgrow things, our library has outgrown its courtyard and we need your help to expand it to accommodate more families.
The expansion will include the following:
Up to 700 square feet of additional space
A covered area for year-round use
A place to store outdoor toys
Interactive developmental play structures
More room for sitting and for playing
The things that get young folks excited about visiting the library are as different and varied as they are. Story time or other indoor programming might be the things that they love - or it might be the developmental toys in the children’s courtyard.
The courtyard is loved by many because it is a place where active children can get out their wiggles. Perhaps they join in programming or check out books before they leave. And they always look forward to returning.
Dana B. Fleming appointed as Our Executive Director
Meet the executive director of Eugene Public Library Foundation, Dana B. Fleming! Dana exudes a love of learning, libraries, art, and so much more. Read her bio here. Read her bio here.
Eugene Public Library has again been awarded Star Library status from Library Journal.
Imagination library is now county-wide!
At the virtual Imagination Library Luncheon in September, Northwest Community Credit Union announced funding of $250,000 over 5 years for the Imagination Library of Eugene. This funding will enable us to serve all of unincorporated Eugene. It will also support United Way in closing the existing gaps of coverage in all of Lane County. As a result, beginning in January 2022, every child in Lane County from birth through age four will be eligible to receive Imagination Library books in the mail. Thanks to all of the local affiliates who raise funds for the program in communities across Lane County. Read more about this exciting news.
Eugene, Oregon is home to a much loved, award-winning library. We work to help strengthen programs for our community at our public library and partner with Eugene Public Library as the Eugene Affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
We welcome you to join us in strengthening and expanding library services to our community.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything? Dedicate a Eugene Public Library shelf in their honor! For a $100 donation, you give a lasting gift that supports Eugene Public Library.
Learn about ways to support Eugene Public Library Foundation
Thank you for joining us for Booked for the Evening 2024! To read about the event, view photos, or donate, click here.
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