“It takes a village…”
We are once again entering the season of gratitude and giving. While this looks different for each of us, if you’re not sure what it looks like for you, the library can help!
We recently wrapped up our annual participation in the Great Give Back, a statewide initiative to connect libraries and their communities. We were able to collect a number of dignity care items that were distributed to the Dansville Food Pantry, Dansville High School, and the Pregnancy Resource Center in Mt. Morris. This wouldn’t have been possible without generous donations from our community members!
During November, we will be part of C.A.N.N.’s Fill the Tote drive to collect adult undergarments and men’s socks. As with the Great Give Back collection, the donation tote will be located near our circulation desk. Any community member is welcome to stop in with their donation. This drive runs from November 14 through December 5.
Giving to your community doesn’t need to come in the form of monetary or material donations: time is sometimes the most valuable thing you can give. In this spirit, we are holding our third annual community fair. With a revamped focus on engagement, rather than just volunteering, we are offering the opportunity for any community member to stop in to learn about the various groups in our area who help sustain us through their service. You can stop in to meet representatives from the group to find out about what they do and how you could contribute.
Being part of a community service group has more benefits than you might think.
>> Meet new people (networking has never hurt anyone)
>> Get out of your routine rut (so your week isn’t home > work > repeat)
>> Fill your emotional reserve bucket by seeing the impact you have on others
We hope you consider stopping by the Community Engagement Fair from 10a-12:30p during Second Saturday on November 14!
Participating organizations include:
Dansville Artworks Inc.
Dansville Fire Department
Dansville Lions Club
Dansville Music Boosters
Daughters of the American Revolution
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Joyful Noise Community Chorus
UR Medicine Noyes Health
Vincent House