Greenwood Library Foundation
The Greenwood Library Foundation exists to promote the core values, vision, and mission of the Greenwood Public Library through advocacy and fundraising.
How does the Foundation help the library?
The Foundation helps pay for all programs at GPL and also in funding materials, equipment, and resources that would not otherwise be possible within the constraints of the Library's operating budget. GLF also helps advocate for the library. Please read on to learn more about issues facing Indiana libraries.
How can you help Indiana libraries?
Get a Library Card
Already have a card? Great! Be sure to regularly use your card, and reach out to friends and family to encourage them to get a card too. Learn more about getting a card here.
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Sign up for our newsletters
Stay up-to-date on issues facing Indiana libraries, and be the first to hear about opportunities to help GPL! Sign up for newsletters here.
Contact your representatives
Call or email your state and federal representatives and encourage them to support public libraries. You can find your local representatives here.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering your time in support of GPL? Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
Buy Foundation Gifts
Stop by The Studio to purchase or preorder items for pickup from our online shop: Foundation Gifts. All proceeds support GLF.
Share your GPL Story
Sign up for an interview and photo shoot and share why GPL is important to you. These stories are powerful tools in our advocacy efforts! Sign up here.
Attend GLF fundraising events
Have fun while supporting literacy in our community by attending one of GLF's events. Learn more here.
Follow GLF on Facebook
Keep up-to-date on issues facing GPL and be the first to know about upcoming fundraising events by following the Foundation on Facebook.
Donate to the Foundation
Every dollar helps - whether you offer a one-time donation or set up a monthly contribution. Just $10/month can help pay for a child to attend a storytime or pay for an experience pass. Donate now!
Indiana Legislation that will affect libraries
SB8 will negatively affect Indiana libraries.
SB 8 would significantly alter library budget governance without clearly identifying a problem it is meant to solve. • It creates a new binding review threshold for libraries at or above 50% of the MLGQ but removes existing protections that cap annual budget reductions at 10% (IC 6- 1.1-17-20.4). • By removing existing statutory protections, SB 8 exposes libraries to potentially severe budget reductions, putting financial stability and the ability to maintain essential operations at risk. • SB 8 increases fiscal uncertainty at a time when libraries are already under budget pressure from SEA 1 (2025). • SB 8 fails to address the long-term sustainability of essential library services, including early literacy, workforce development, and lifelong learning programs.
Click here to read the Indiana Library Federation's response to current legislation.
What does IMLS fund in Indiana?
Click on each option below to learn more about that valuable service.
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