Blue Rapids Public Library Fund

Specific Need

The library could not do what it does without the generous support of a caring community. Our goal this year is to raise $6,000 which will assist the members of our community who rely on us for services and programs.

As a valued donor of the Blue Rapids Library, we want you to know that your contribution supports our library in several ways.

With the help and generosity of people like you, our Library could purchase the additional shelving needed in the historic section of the library to house the Adult NonFiction books; update the landscaping in the garden behind the building; paint a mural on the wall facing the garden; continue to add titles to our digital catalog in the Sunflower eLibrary consortium; assist with historical building upkeep and maintenance; as well as help to pay for the library addition and ongoing renovation. The best part of donating, is that all monetary donations are tax deductible!!! 

Your gift can make a profound difference in the lives of the people in our community. We hope you will take advantage of the Circle of Giving match program so that your donation will go even further to ensure the success of our local library.

Mission

Profile

What many of you know is that our town of Blue Rapids is located in Marshall County Kansas and is now home to approximately 900 people. Three years ago our town celebrated its 150 sesquicentennial celebration. Part of our proud heritage revolves around the Blue Rapids Public Library. Our Library was built in 1874, just a few years after the town of Blue Rapids was established. What you may not know is that our Library holds the record for being the oldest library with continuous use in the entire state of Kansas. How amazing is that! Through all the trials and tribulations, our Library has continued to serve this community for 149 years and with your donation, we can continue to do so for many years to come.