Big Lake Library
ADVOCATES
- A Place for All Who Want To Support the Big Lake Public Library Programs
Big Lake, Alaska
Help inspire a community
- join us in supporting the programs at
the Big Lake Public Library!
WHO, WHAT, WHERE,
WHEN & HOW
of the Big Lake Library
ADVOCATES
Our Mission since we first began in 1992:
The Big Lake Library Advocates is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization
committed to raising awareness & funding for the different programs at
the Big Lake Public Library that are not covered
by regular funding from the Mat-Su Borough.
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Through advocacy, fundraising & volunteering,
we also raise awareness of our Public Library's role
as a resource that fosters a vibrant community among all ages
in the Big Lake, Houston & Meadow Lakes (Alaska) area.
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​We meet once a month (first Monday, at 3 PM, unless otherwise posted)
at the Big Lake Public Library Meeting Room.
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Encouraging lifelong learning is at our core,
and a healthy Public Library is at the core
of a healthy & strong community.
Why
do we Fundraise for the
Big Lake Library?
The Big Lake Public Library
is a beloved resource for our community,
& it needs our help to raise funds for resources to run the different programs that help make the Big Lake, Houston & Meadow Lakes (Alaska) area
a great place to call home.​
From encouraging children to read over the summer, to hosting Authors, & other educational or family-fun events, the Big Lake Library Advocates are there to support our Public Library.
One of the programs we help fund is the SUMMERTIME READING PROGRAM which the Public Library runs every summer.
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We supply prizes, books, puzzles,
snacks & equipment that the
Public Library otherwise can not afford.
We also help with supplies and resources for
STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math),
an in-person and online pr0gram the Library hosts to
promote critical thinking & creative problem-solving.
THE CONVERSATION CLUB
Do you feel nostalgic for the days when people
would hang out & talk to each other on porches?
The Library is the
community porch!
Join us once a month for a lighthearted & fun conversation where everyone is given time to speak.
With a new topic every month, you are guaranteed
to learn new things & meet new friends!
NEXT MEETING: on MARCH 5TH 2025:
To be determined!
- let us know what you think we should talk about!
How You Can Join Us
in supporting the
Big Lake Public Library
- because no one can do everything,
but we all can do something!
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Through various fundraising events,
we engage with the community to foster
a shared love of the Big Lake Public Library,
& raise funds for the various programs
the Public Library uses to create
a more educated & strong community in the
Big Lake, Houston, & Meadow Lakes
Alaska (& beyond) area.
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LIBRARY DONATIONS
Donate Disney Movie Insider Codes
​Every time you buy
Disney movies or tickets
you get a code for points
that we can use to get material
for the library.
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You can send the code to biglake.library@matsugov.us.
Pick-Click-Give
Many small streams lead to
a large river:
To use a small part
of your PFD
to help the library,
please click on this link:
Click, Pick, Give
Fred Meyer Rewards
You still get to keep your own points
- the code just tells
Fred Meyer where to send money already earmarked
for donation.
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Go to
www.kroger.com/communityrewards
& register for Big Lake Library Advocates (ET246).
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Every time you shop,
the library will get a donation!