Let's Get Resources For The Ferguson Public Library
2 min read
Over the last few weeks, we have all been following the events in Ferguson.
In the middle of the protests, the Ferguson Municipal Public Library provided resources for community members, and a safe place for kids that met them where they were at. The library worked with Ferguson teachers and volunteers to set up a full ad-hoc schoolhouse until it was safe to open the public schools.
This is what libraries do. They provide a safe place where people can find out more about who they are, what they love, and who they want to become.
The Ferguson Library has been there for the people of Ferguson. I'd like to see what we can do to ensure that the Ferguson library has the resources they need to support their patrons in the weeks, months, and years to come.
On the Ferguson Library home page you will see a "Donate" button.
Use it. Often. While we all still have a lot of work to do to understand and grow from what is happening in Ferguson, a well resourced library in the middle of the town feels like a good step.
In addition to cash donations, you can also buy books for the library via a wishlist set up at Powell's. You can learn more about the creation of the wishlist at this blog post.
