written by Shelley O’Brien, Executive Director of the Johnson County Library Foundation
Library Giving Day is an annual event started by the Seattle Public Library Foundation. The idea was to create a national day of giving for public libraries to rally around and for the public to embrace. Libraries are the cornerstones of our community. Whether through our in-person or virtual services, libraries are inclusive spaces that offer innovative programs, promote lifelong learning and advance knowledge for all members of our community.
We hope you will join us in supporting Johnson County Library on Library Giving Day or any time of the year. We accept donations through online giving as a 50l(c)(3) organization that supports the Library – or feel free to email me at [email protected] to learn about other avenues of support.
One of the fantastic programs we raise money for is Brainfuse which offers one-on-one online tutoring for K-12 students. The Brainfuse website matches every student with a tutor on-demand based on the grade and subject matter. Struggling with a math homework problem? There is someone to help. Have an important paper to write? Submit your paper and within one business day receive feedback and learning suggestions. Want to learn Spanish? Meet with a tutor who can work with you to practice your vocabulary words. ACT or SAT prep? There are study guides and sample tests to get you ready.
Any student with a Johnson County Library card can access Brainfuse from any computer, anywhere, for unlimited one-on-one tutoring. This is at no cost to the student.
The Johnson County Library Foundation has several donors who designate donations to Brainfuse and other digital resources. This guarantees that the program will continue to help students and they can see it as a stable resource to help them through middle school and high school. Please consider making a gift to the Library Foundation to support Brainfuse and other digital programming from Johnson County Library on Library Giving Day or at any time. We appreciate your support of our Library and our community.