Outreach

Need a speaker? Want a tour? Want an internet demonstration? Seeking library display space? Want a bibliography of local resources?

WHAT GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Visit your class or group to give a talk on our library’s services or a book talk on a specific subject
• Provide a collection of materials for display and borrowing for a special occasion (Books to People) 
• Give your group a tour of our library

and/or

• Give your group a book talk or story program in the library
• Provide display opportunities for class or group projects (within space and policy limitations)
• Help you develop a bibliography of materials available for loan from our library

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY:

• Think library whenever you have informational or recreational needs.
• Urge use of public library services of all age levels.  
• Allow us an opportunity to present our public library’s story.
• Inform us ahead of time about pending class assignments or group projects so we can better serve your group’s needs.
• Talk to us about your group’s interests and concerns. Perhaps we can help.
• Consider joining the Friends of Gates Public Library.

Gates Public Library serves the whole community, from the youngest resident to the oldest, including Gates community groups and schools.

WE LIKE TO SAY “YES!”  JUST ASK US!

Librarians to ask for:   

Adult groups

• Judy MacKnight, Library Director/ Volunteer Coordinator 
• Nancy Blanda, Adult Services for Collection Development  
• Heidi Jung, Adult Services for Programming
• Cathy Carstens, Internet-Technology Services
• Melissa McHenry, Media Services

Teen groups:

• Heidi Jung, Young Adult Services

Children's groups:

• Mary Jo Smith, Children Services  
• Donna Peasley, Children Services