[Libs-Or] Craft Night at the library

[Perry Stokes]

I second Kirsten's view.

 

We do have a general purpose Friends' group donation kitty out on the
circulation counter. Previously they had Geraldine the Piggy Bank until she
got accidentally damaged in a move (see image). These banks get loose change
and a few dollars occasionally. Certainly not enough to sponsor programs. 

 



The Friends did once try using the countertop bank for a targeted drive
(i.e. StoryTime Room furniture pieces). In that case, signage was put nearby
with a meter to show fundraising progress. On its own, it was unsuccessful,
but did help contribute public awareness and at least some funds toward the
goal. 

 

Perry Stokes | Library Director 

Baker County Library District

 

 

From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of
Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 12:36 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Craft Night at the library

 

Usually when folks suggest something like this, I say that I don't want to
create the impression that people are obligated to pay for our services, and
even if it says "donation" on the can it can make folks uncomfortable if
they can't afford it. Instead, if I have opening announcements I say
something about the Friends sponsorship of the program (they sponsor almost
all of our programs) and that if folks enjoy it the Friends welcome
donations of time or money.

 



 

 

Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, MLIS

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

 

 

 

From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of
kstreet at otld.org
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 3:27 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: [Libs-Or] Craft Night at the library

 

Hi everyone,

 

Our library hosts a no cost Craft Night for adults. They are held once a
month. A patron asked if she could donate $$ and of course we answered yes.
She then said we should have a donation can out each month and say that
donations are accepted. I do not want to do this at all. Does anyone have a
well worded response? Or do other libraries have experience with donations
for programs?

 

Kathy Street

 <mailto:kstreet at otld.org> kstreet at otld.org

Library Director

Oregon Trail Library District

200 S Main St

Boardman, OR 97818

541-481-3365

Website: oregontrail.ploud.net

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