Timberland Regional Library Gears up for 4th Annual Library Giving Day on April 4

Since its inception in 2019, over 400 library organizations across the United States and Canada have participated in this annual event to grow philanthropic support for libraries across the nation.

The funds received on Library Giving Day will help ensure that our communities can continue to enjoy free access to modern and helpful resources and services, making a significant difference in the lives of patrons, especially during this time of rising costs and inflation.

Donations will further support TRL’s strategic direction focusing on expanding services to underserved communities, improving accessibility, supporting early learning initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and outreach.

Exciting changes from the past year include:

• Increasing branch hours by 12.7%.
• Opening TRL’s 29th library in Hawks Prairie, WA.
• Introducing iPads for in-library use.
• Adding Expanded Access Hours to more locations, allowing patrons to use the library beyond staffed hours.
• Purchasing land to build a brand-new library in Randle, WA.
• Launching new library card designs, including the first Native American Heritage Month TRL library card.
• Developing STEM Backpacks from a grant awarded by Capital STEM Alliance to provide caregivers in rural communities the resources to support their children’s (ages 3-6) early math development.
• Opening Sundays at West Olympia Timberland Library. The floor space at this location is currently being doubled to meet the needs and requests of the community.
• Renovating and refreshing several libraries.

 “For the communities we serve, there is tremendous value in supporting local libraries and library staff,” TRL Executive Director, Cheryl Heywood said. “We care deeply about the people who use and rely on our libraries. Wherever and whenever people access TRL, we want them to feel comfortable and welcome.”

Timberland Regional Library welcomes everyone to a vibrant world of possibilities; connecting people, places, and ideas; evolving to meet the needs of our communities; and access for all.

You can support Timberland Regional Library by donating on or before April 4 via TRL.org/donate.

Donations via check can be written out to "Timberland Regional Library" with "Library Giving Day" in the memo line and sent to TRL Headquarters: TRL Headquarters Attn: Finance Office 415 Tumwater Blvd. S.W. Tumwater, WA 98501 A contribution to Timberland Regional Library is tax-deductible when applied solely for “public purposes” and falls under IRS Code, 26 U.S.C. §170(c)(1).