Read-a-thon

By August 31, 2010 the Evanston Public Library Friends must raise $200,000 to save Evanston’s North and South Branch libraries and begin to support extending neighborhood services beyond the two branches.

We’ve started our first fundraiser with a Kids’ Read-a-Thon to SAVE THE LIBRARIES. Win a PRIZE, have some fun, celebrate with your friends, and save your local libraries at the same time!

Kids can help by reading! All kids, ages 0 – 18 can participate.

Pick up sponsor sheets and reading logs at the South Branch, North Branch, or the Main Library Children’s Room or Teen Loft, beginning March 13.
More information, sponsor collection sheet and reading log form

The forms and collected donations can be returned at one of the April 17 Celebration Parties, and prizes will be awarded for every level of participation.

Be a hero, save a library, READ!

Who? All kids, ages 0 – 18

Where? Sign up, and pick up sponsor sheets and reading logs at the South Branch, North Branch, or the Main Library Children’s Room or Teen Loft, beginning March 13. The forms and collected donations must be returned at one of the April 17 celebration parties or mailed by May 1 to EPL Friends, P.O. Box 8001, Evanston Illinois 60204-8001. Please do not mail cash! Checks should be made payable to EPL Friends.

How does it Work? Ask your friends, neighbors, and relatives to sponsor you for reading (by yourself, or with an adult reading to you) on the sponsor pledge sheet. People may sponsor you with a set amount, or may pledge money for every ten minute increment that you spend engaged with a book (audio books count!) from March 13 to April 16. Read as much as you can (or have someone read to you), and complete the reading log each time you read.

National Library Week Celebration & Donation Party
Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10:30 – 12:00

Join us for a final party at the Evanston Public Library’s Main Library Community Room, North or South Branches to celebrate the end of the Read-a-Thon. Even if you cannot attend the party, you can still participate in the Read-a-Thon. Just return your form at the North or South Branch or by mail to: EPL Friends, P.O. Box 8001, Evanston Illinois 60204-8001

Prizes! You will win a prize based on the amount of money you collect and turn in. Prizes can be viewed at www.eplfriends.org
$5 – Participation Prize (choice of toy or pencil)
$25 – Choice of Book “Worm” or World Cup Soccer Ball
$100 – $10 Starbucks Gift Card, Stuffed Monkey, or Chia Head