In celebration of Library Giving Day on April 3, Timberland Regional Library is excited to offer exclusive TRL merchandise from our new Online Store. Purchasing merchandise from the Timberland Regional Library store means you're not just getting a fantastic item – you're also contributing to an organization dedicated to enriching lives in our communities.
What's in the TRL Store?
The newly launched store showcases a lineup of products that includes: T-shirts, baby onesies, hoodies, totes, and mugs. The clothing items are available in various designs, colors, and sizes ranging from XS to 4XL. Pre-orders are now being accepted in anticipation of Library Giving Day on April 3.
All proceeds from our store are considered donations to the general gift fund, directly supporting our mission.
What is Library Giving Day?
Library Giving Day is a nationwide fundraising event aimed at bolstering support for individual library systems. Since its inception in 2019, over 400 library organizations across the United States and Canada have taken part in this annual initiative, working to foster philanthropic backing for libraries nationwide. This campaign serves as a reminder of the vital role libraries, both small and large, play as cornerstones of our communities.
How Can You Support Your Library on April 3?
There are several ways you can show your support:
- Make a purchase from our online store*. Not only does this contribute to your library on Library Giving Day, but it also allows you to showcase your love for libraries year-round! Additional donations can be made in the checkout screen by adding a "Tip".
- Make an online donation. Donations can be made on or before April 3 by visiting TRL.org/Donate.
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Make donations via check. Checks should be made out to "Timberland Regional Library" with "Library Giving Day" noted in the memo line and sent to TRL Headquarters at the following address:
TRL Headquarters
Attn: Finance Office
415 Tumwater Blvd. S.W.
Tumwater, WA 98501
(Please note that contributions to Timberland Regional Library are tax- deductible when designated solely for “public purposes” under IRS Code, 26 U.S.C. §170(c)(1). - Spread the word about Library Giving Day on your social media channels or among friends to help raise awareness!
What Are Your Donations Used For?
Donations received on Library Giving Day help to ensure that our communities continue to benefit from free access to modern and valuable resources and services including:
- Building imaginative and engaging children's play spaces, opens a new window
- Providing innovative collections and services , opens a new window
- Refreshing and modernizing library spaces, opens a new window for our patrons to meet a variety of today's needs.
- Providing events and programs for all ages, opens a new window from babies to adults! Love arts and crafts? Need a book group? Want to learn more about your local community or nature? We have you covered!
Your generosity helps sustain our mission of serving the community through literacy, education, and access to information. Thank you for supporting your local library on Library Giving Day!
*TRL's Online Store is hosted by Bonfire, a print-on-demand & fundraising online platform. Any customer service questions or issues will be directed to and handled by Bonfire Customer Support.
About Timberland Regional Library
Timberland Regional Library provides for the entertainment, information, and lifelong learning needs of Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston County residents at 29 community public libraries locations. The library system is funded mainly by local property taxes, timber tax, fundraising efforts of TRL Friends of the Library, and generous donations by individual supporters.
All Timberland library programs are free and open to the public. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library's programs may contact the library one week in advance.
For more information visit TRL.org
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Rose Enos-Weedmark
renosweedmark@trl.org
360-943-5001
