Southlake Library Giving Days: Boost Programming & Services

0:00The Library Foundation of Southlake is launching its first multi-day library giving days from April 6th through 13th. This online fundraiser aims to boost programming and services at the public library, stretching what used to be a single national day on April 1st, into a full week of support. The idea kicked off in North Texas last year, led by the Ulyss public library with 25 to 30 local spots joining in. Southlake's version ramps it up thanks to a community member matching the first $2,500 in donations. Folks are stepping up because library budgets stay fixed and tight, with cities not adding extra funds. Groups like this foundation cover costs for events from story times and art classes to steam workshops for kids, tweens, and teens. Sponsors including HEB grocery stores, NBC5, and the community's foundation of Texas are on board, even handling all online donation fees. That means every dollar goes straight to things like summer writing workshops and winter reading programs.

1:02If you're in the area, it's a prime chance to keep those library doors swinging wide for everyone to hit up the fundraiser and watch the impact grow. Through the week, you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.