Why should my business support public libraries?

• Public libraries are unique. They are one-stop shops--in person--online. Where else can you have access to nearly anything in print or on the Web, as well as personal service and assistance in finding it?

• Public libraries are changing and dynamic places.  Librarians are techno-savvy, on the forefront of the information age, able to help library patrons be critically selective in using the Web's resources.  In a world that’s information rich, they are information smart and help ensure a society where everyone is information literate.  You’ll find the right answer at your library.

• Public libraries are part of the "American Dream".  They are a place for life long learning, for self-help and for job resources.  They are centers for civic discourse.  They offer opportunity to all. 

• Public libraries promote literacy in our youth—the very segment of the population who will be your future employees, customers, and participating citizens of our community.

Benefits to Sponsor

• Community Awareness:  (Insert business name), as a sponsor, will send a clear message that you are a “partner in literacy” among (insert community name) residents—particularly our youth.
  
  
•    Name recognition and advertising exposure: Program materials printed at (insert library name) will be circulated throughout the community at different venues, public, private and nursery schools, daycare centers.
  
  
•   Press Coverage:  Mention of (Insert business name) as sponsor in press coverage linked to the Teen Summer Reading Program throughout (community name).   Print sources include:  (Local newspapers) Local Advertisers, Merchandisers, and Penny Savers, local magazines
  
  
• Additional promotion may occur via (List all additional media outlets in which you plan to place publicity.)