Join us in the Bascom/Tykeson room at Eugene Public Library downtown on February 8, from 5:30-7:30 pm, to fill out and decorate postcards that tell local elected officials how much our community loves our library.

All materials (postcards, art supplies, postage) will be available, as well as contact information for your elected official.

All ages welcome! Refreshments served!

Can't make it on Feb. 8? You can download and print your own postcard here: eplfoundation.org/advocacy

The link to download the postcard is at the top of the page, along with a link to find your ward and your elected officials' contact information.

On the first three Thursdays, we will screen three documentaries:

The Right to Read (Oct. 5),

The Truth About Reading (Oct. 12), and

Blame it on Gutenberg (Oct. 19).

The final Thursday (Oct. 26), will feature a panel discussion with school, library, and community experts. Each week, activities will be provided onsite in the program room for up to 15 kids.

Families with young children and recent Imagination Library “graduates”: get together for a morning of stories and fun activities -- with prizes! Plus sign up for Imagination Library if your family is not yet participating.

All Lane County children from birth through age four are eligible for Imagination Library. When you sign up, your child will receive a new book every month by mail. The books are high quality, free of charge, and a gift to keep. More info and sign up online.

Imagination Library of Eugene is supported by Eugene Public Library Foundation in partnership with Northwest Community Credit Union.

At the virtual Imagination Library Luncheon in September, the 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.

Eugene Public Library Foundation has recently established the Innovation Fund, a new designation of funding from the Frank Falch estate to support Eugene Public Library’s community engagement during COVID-19 with emphasis on serving community members who are often marginalized and/or underserved.

Starting in September 2020, every student in Eugene School District 4J and Bethel Public School District will be eligible for a free Eugene Public Library card, including those who live outside City of Eugene limits.