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........... *SAVE THE DATE* Public Libraries in Jefferson County to host “The Great Give” Fundraising Campaign in May May 12 & 13 Online Campaign Will Benefit 40 Local Municipal Libraries The Public Libraries in Jefferson County are announcing plans for this year’s online fundraising campaign, “The Great Give.” It will take place on Tues., May 12 and Wed., May 13 and will help further the significant work of the 40 municipal libraries in the Jefferson County area. “I am thrilled about this year’s campaign for The Great Give,” said Patricia Ryan, Jefferson County Library Cooperative Executive Director. “Alabamians are known for our generosity and it is with pleasure that I share news about The 2015 Great Give campaign. We can’t wait to celebrate the difference the community’s kindness will make in even two short days. It's two days to support the 40 Public Libraries In Jefferson County that make our area special, and it provides the opportunity for Jefferson County residents to make a difference in their area.” Jefferson County residents are encouraged to post a “selfie” with their favorite book or their library card when they choose to donate to the campaign, along with a caption explaining why they are a “fan” of their local library. To promote the campaign on social media sites, the 40 Public Libraries in Jefferson County will be utilizing a hashtag- #TheGreatGive. Those that use the campaign hashtag will be entered into a drawing for an e-reader. The library cooperative is using the campaign for continued assistance to keep the “40 Libraries. 1 County. 1 Card.” system alive. The Jefferson County Library Cooperative works behind-the-scenes to coordinate the services that link 40 libraries with “one card” for everyone in the county. The core services made available to all county residents are as follows: Nearly 2 million items in 40 libraries countywide In person, or online holds on items at any library in the county Delivery service - the items residents want where they want to pick them up 24/7 catalog, downloadable audio (7,174) & E-books (13,440) Information databases Internet access –Plus Free WiFi available in 40 libraries Books-By-Mail for the homebound IT Support for member libraries The Great Give fundraising campaign will assist the library cooperative as it works to continue linking our 40 libraries with Jefferson County residents. Those interested in donating to The Great Give on May 12 and 13 will be able to do so by logging onto http://www.razoo.com/story/The-Great-Give-2015, by mailing in a donation to: Jefferson County Library Cooperative, 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203, or by dropping off a donation at any local library. All donations will be tax-deductible as the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. About Jefferson County Library Cooperative The mission of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative is to connect all citizens by providing resources and community-building opportunities that inspire life-long learning. The Public Libraries In Jefferson County have been cooperating since 1978 with 22 member libraries (40 locations). To learn more, visit www.PublicLibrariesInJC.org.   This e-mail was sent from Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.