Starting a Library

First, of course, you need to find a place that can serve as a library. And that's going to involve rent, (unless someone will donate the space), utilities, furniture and shelving, and probably insurance. It's a great idea, but I wonder if such a tiny community will even be able to come up with the financial resources. (Bake sales are classic money raisers. Raffles, yard sales, etc.) If you can get past all that, there may be ways to get donations, not just from community members. I'm just guessing at these two, but I think I remember that Book Crossing (bookcrossing.com) and Paperback Swap (paperbackswap.com) have programs to help out worthy causes. If some of the people in your community are willing to put some money into it and go to some trouble, big city libraries often have sections of used books for sale very cheap. You might even be able to find out when they have a big sale. Also try to get people to ask their friends and relatives to send books that they're finished with. Make a list of what's needed, so that people don't just offload their junk. This is a huge project that could be a big benefit to your community, and I really hope you manage it. Even if it starts very small, it's worth doing.

i thought that should seek help the red cross or asks for the government to help,or relates big urban the school to let the student for you this libraty contribute book,and so on.

are you planning to buy books or just use books on hand? if you are planning to set up a library, get your information from just that, libraries. email libraries in small towns and villiages (not big cities) and see what they suggest. also, ask them where they get their books. another thing i would do is fund raise for this. have bake sales, garage sales etc.

We live in a small county, you can probably get around the whole county in an hour's time if not less.. we have a library though. Hmm, my suggestion would be to talk to the shop keeps and ask if it would be alright for you to put a box asking for donations by their register, then I would talk to the authorities involved in building things like this, maybe the register of deeds or the court house could steer you in the right direction? I wish I could help you further, but the first step I'd say would be to get a group of people together to make boxes to put the donations in, go to shop keepers, and maybe even your town's churches and ask them if they can help with the process. The church founders may be able to help you with the legalities of the process.

What a great idea! The children in your area wold certainly benefit from your efforts. You could acquire many books for low cost or free if you go about it the proper way. I would suggest that you except used book as well as long as they are in good shape. If I may I'll make a few suggestions. Here are some ideas: - approach the schools and churches in your area and ask if they will participate in a drive to get books donated and/or money to your community library ~ notice could be sent home with children and announced at churches, many parents would donate I'm sure -have fundraisers in your area ~ internet has loads of ideas~ social events are often popular in rural areas -go to sidewalk sales and garage sales with the the money earned from fundraisers~ more books for your bucks -go to used book stores~ I buy many books this way ~again more books for your bucks~ if in donations you receive books that are inappropriate for use in your library, see if the used book store will trade them for other books, I often trade books in at used stores, they are usually open to it if the books are in good condition ~ they also may be willing to give you a bargain on large purchases of used books -you will of course need a building or room, you could approach churches in the area to see if they have a room they would allow you to use, those you ask for donations may be more willing to give if they know a church is sponsoring a location for you Good Luck!!

Look into grant writing, or approach a celebrity that is known for helping Literacy causes. The first that comes to mind in Oprah. In the meantime, start collecting books. Post in larger towns nearby that you are looking for gently used books. Check Freecycles. My freecycle always has books being offered. Ask for donations from the local community, I know that it is low income, but there has to be more people interested in a project like this. Ask the local churches to get involved. Maybe they have the space to store the books. Ask the school that the students go to if they have any old encyclopedias and dictionaries, chances are that they have at least one set somewhere. It is going to be a lot of work, and require a lot of energy. I praise you in the endeavor to help the kids, and even the adults in your area.

This is a good project for you to build the library for those poor children. If your library is built in the children's living community, then they can go to the library easily. At least they can go there when they don't have to go to school. And they can borrow books to home and then return them after a month. And I think you can see whether there are some people who are willing to donate books. Then your library will have more books for children. I love China

It shouldn't matter if you live in a big city or a small town. Libraries are always important resources to have. Education and reading and books are things we should always encourage in the young as well as the aging. Information and knowledge are things we need to use every day to lead productive lives.

What a wonderful idea! I have no clue on how to start up that library, but I would imagine you'd have a designated place and just start collecting books that children can share. I would also think that a computer with internet connection would be a priority as most information could be had on-line anyway. Goodluck to all of you!

My oppinion : ( sorry if my english isnt good) 1. Start at your self. 2. Start make meeting woth your friend who have the same 'SPIRIT' 3. Use your goverment or seeking for donator ...thanks