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We are excited to announce our annual fundraising initiative for the Ottawa County Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. The Friends of the Library partner with local businesses to raise crucial funds for this program that fosters childhood literacy and a love for reading. This year, we are thrilled to extend an invitation to all local Ottawa County businesses to join us in our fundraising efforts. Your support can significantly impact the lives of children in our community. There are several ways your business can participate and contribute: -Set-Up a Donation Jar: A simple and effective way for customers to donate their spare change. -Donation Flyer with QR Code: We can provide a flyer with a QR code to make digital donations easy. -Percentage of Proceeds: Consider donating a percentage of your proceeds. For instance, donating 10% of sales between 3-4 PM (or all day long!). -Special Events: Participate in Dolly Day on January 16th by donating a portion of your sales, such as 25%. To add a little friendly competition, the business that collects the most donations by the end of January 29th will be awarded the Dolly Traveling Trophy for 2025. The winner will be announced January 31st. This is a wonderful way to celebrate your business's commitment to literacy and the community. For any questions, you can reach out by private message or contact the Miami Public Library at 918.541.2292. To participate, please complete the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwL2FvS-ACF8LuWBRiuwmB8aNkldQ59ponijoFkfC7YFZ6xA/viewform?usp=header Thank you for considering this opportunity to support early childhood literacy in Ottawa County.
We are excited to invite you to be an Everyday Hero by supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This incredible program provides free books to children, fostering a love for reading and promoting early childhood literacy in our community. Did you know that a donation of just $40 can help 3 children receive free books for a whole year? Your contribution can make a significant impact in shaping their futures! We would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Kristina Waters Ulrey for her generous donation to our program. Her support is invaluable, and it helps us continue our mission to ensure that every child in Ottawa County has access to the joys of reading. Thank you for your support! 📚❤️ #ImaginationLibrary #EverydayHero #ReadingMatters #MiamiPublicLibrary
🎉 A Huge Thank You to Green Country Chevy Dealers! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Green Country Chevy Dealers has made a generous donation of $1,000 to the Miami Friends of the Library group in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. As a Literacy Legend sponsor, their contribution plays a vital role in putting books into the hands of children in our community, fostering early reading literacy and a lifelong love for reading. 📚✨ Your support makes a world of difference, and we cannot thank you enough! 🙏 If you're inspired to help, please reach out to the Friends of the Library or the Miami Public Library to find out how you can contribute to this wonderful cause. Together, let's keep the pages turning for our young readers! 💕📖 #LiteracyMatters #SupportLocal #DollyPartonImaginationLibrary #ThankYouGreenCountryChevyDealers
We are accepting donations for the upcoming Friends of the Library Booksale, a crucial fundraising event for Miami Public Library! To contribute, we accept clean, gently used hardback and paperback books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and audiobooks. You can donate items at Miami Public Library during business hours. For more information, call the library at 918-541-2292. Please refrain from bringing encyclopedias, dictionaries, outdated medical books, and worn and torn materials. Please share and spread the word. This benefits the Miami Public Library which supports the Ottawa County community!
Get ready to roll into downtown Commerce, OK, on April 26, 2025! The Friends of Miami Public Library is excited to announce the 2025 Fundraiser Auto Show, a highlight event at the Ottawa County Arts Festival. This event is a fantastic opportunity to marvel at stunning automobiles while supporting a noble cause. Entry to the auto show is free, but donations are warmly welcomed. Attendees can also choose to become sponsors of the car show, further aiding the cause. Entry Details: Cost: A donation to Imagination Library! Categories: See below for a full list of categories and descriptions. Multiple Entries: You may enter more than one vehicle. Ensure you provide the year, make, and model for each entry. If you choose, some cars can be entered into the "Best of Category" for their year & the Mod or Stock Category. Do you have a functional project car that is not yet ready for the spotlight? As long as it's operational, you can bring it along and enter it in the new "Under Construction" Category. Entry Categories: Horseless Carriage: Best Classic up to 1960 Rockin' Little Roadster: Best of the 1960s & 1970s Drive All Night: Best of the 1980s & 1990s Shut Up & Drive: Best of the 2000s+ Straight Out the Box: Best Stock Vehicle Busted Knuckles: Best Mod Vehicle Rat Fink: Best Rat Rod Under Construction: Best "work-in-progress" Road Warrior: Best of the Bikes & Trikes "It's My Favorite": Kids' Choice Car Swap Meet Booth Setup - $25 Benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Ottawa County The fundraiser supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) program in Ottawa County, OK. This outstanding initiative provides children under five with a free, age-appropriate book delivered to their door every month, culminating in 60 free books per child by the time they turn five. To qualify, children must be residents of Ottawa County and aged between birth and five years old. Impact and Reach As of September 2024, over 750 children have been enrolled in this life-changing program, with the potential to benefit as many as 2,633 children in Ottawa County each year. The cost to provide these books is $2.10 per book, equating to $25.20 per year for each child. Fundraising and Matching Program The Oklahoma Department of Education (ODE) has generously agreed to a 1-to-1 match for this program through 2024 and plans to continue this support beyond. This means that for each child enrolled, the Friends of the Library needs to raise $12.60 per year, with the ODE matching the other half. If support from the ODE ever ceases, the Friends would need to cover the full $25.20 per child per year. How You Can Help By attending the 2025 Fundraiser Auto Show, making a donation, or becoming a sponsor, you can play a significant role in fostering a love of reading among young children in Ottawa County. Your support will help ensure that more children receive the educational foundation they need to succeed. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our youngest community members while enjoying a day filled with incredible cars and community spirit. See you at the 2025 Ottawa County Arts Festival https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/4c677360-f7c4-47b2-aa73-31b1b55704ad
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