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 & events 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 for activities & events 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,
and it needs our help to raise funds
for resources to run the different
programs & events that help make
the Big Lake, Houston, and Meadow Lakes area a great place to call home.​
From encouraging children to read over the summer, to hosting Authors, & other educational or family-fun events,
as Big Lake Library Advocates,
we are here to support
our Public Library.
One of the programs we help fund is the SUMMER 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 new
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 CONVERSATION on Thursday,
MARCH 5th 2025:
What Are Your Summer Plans?
- come and share your exciting plans for this summer!
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
- a little bit at a time, makes a big difference after a while
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!