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The Library-Loving Blog Challenge!
This is a library-loving blog challenge!
For every commenter on this post between now and 3/26 at midnight, I will donate one book to my local library: The Brooklyn Public Library, up to 50 books. (Yes, this kind of scares me but I'm ready to do it!)
How easy could it be? You comment, I cough up the books, the library gets a gift! If you don't know what to say in your comment, "I love libraries" will do.
I asked my friend and librarian Marie Hansen why she loves libraries so much, and she said, "I love libraries because they are full of FREE books! Free books is an amazing concept!"
YES!
Note that my pledge is "per commenter"--so if a single person leaves 50 comments, that still only counts once! But you can do more by spreading the word ... please link to this post, tweet about it, and send your friends here so they can comment and raise more donations.
If you're moved to make a flat-fee donation to your library, or to start your own challenge, bring it on!, and please leave that information in the comments.
For a complete list of participating bloggers (and to visit other sites where you can help libraries just by leaving a comment!) visit the writerjenn blog.
Happy Tuesday!
*UPDATE* Since 50 was too low a bar (thanks, everyone!), I'll now donate 50 books for the first 50 commenters plus $1 for each additional comment through Friday 3/26 at midnight, up to $100 (so 150 comments = 50 new books + $100 for the Brooklyn Public Library). Yay!
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Comments (92)
Melissa, thank you so much! As a children's librarian, your generosity and love of libraries makes me quite happy on this gloomy day.
Posted by JenP | March 23, 2010 10:22 AM
Libraries!
Posted by Kate Kaynak | March 23, 2010 10:29 AM
What a great cause! Good luck with it, Melissa! Get those kids reading!
-Diana RW
Posted by Diana Rodriguez Wallach | March 23, 2010 10:31 AM
Most of we book-types remember childhood libraries, hiding in the stacks, arm loads checked out every week over the summer. The books we learned on came from someone: a donation, a bequest, tax money spent. Good to see you passing along the love.
Posted by TerryD | March 23, 2010 10:43 AM
I love libraries AND Melissa!!! This is great. :)
Posted by Lisa | March 23, 2010 10:57 AM
awesome, you ROCK! thanks for supporting libraries and librarians :)
Posted by Jennifer aka yabooknerd | March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Yay for free books, and thanks for joining in!!!
Posted by Jenn Hubbard | March 23, 2010 11:05 AM
Woohoo for free books! You are an amazing author and everyone should have access to your books!
Posted by Cari | March 23, 2010 11:08 AM
Go libraries go!
Posted by Nathan Bransford | March 23, 2010 11:23 AM
Good luck to Brooklyn Public Library. Wish the Los Gatos Public library luck back. I just posted my challenge.
Posted by C. Lee McKenzie | March 23, 2010 11:33 AM
As a current library school student, I think this is awesome!! =)
Posted by Ashley | March 23, 2010 11:39 AM
That's a lot of books - great idea!
Posted by cj omololu | March 23, 2010 11:56 AM
Thanks for participating in the challenge, Melissa!
My library-supporting blog entry can be found here: http://bit.ly/ilovelibraries
Posted by Margo Gremmler | March 23, 2010 12:00 PM
Thanks for helping out Public Libraries!
Posted by Sharon GR | March 23, 2010 12:01 PM
What a fantastic idea! Libraries rock!
Posted by avisannschild | March 23, 2010 12:09 PM
Good luck with your challenge! Hooray for libraries!
Posted by robin | March 23, 2010 12:14 PM
Thank you, fellow lover of libraries
thedragonsroost.net
Posted by Micah | March 23, 2010 12:26 PM
Woohoo for the Library Blog Challenge, and great idea to give books! I'm doing the challenge, too, over at www.hollycupala.com. Go, libraries!
Posted by holly cupala | March 23, 2010 12:28 PM
Libraries!
Posted by Kate Kaynak | March 23, 2010 12:58 PM
I love libraries!
Posted by Beth Mithen | March 23, 2010 1:07 PM
Yay! I'm supporting Brooklyn Public Library too:
http://michelleknudsen.blogspot.com
I love this idea. Thanks to Jenn and everyone who is participating!
Michelle Knudsen
Posted by Michelle Knudsen | March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
Hurray for libraries!
Posted by deborah freedman | March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
YAY libraries, and yay you for supporting them like this!
Posted by miss erin | March 23, 2010 2:12 PM
I love this idea so much, I didn't just post about it at Win a Book, but I may steal it, myself. There are a few libraries around here that could benefit from this sort of thing.
Posted by Susan Helene Gottfried | March 23, 2010 2:22 PM
Woot for libraries! I plan to get a volunteer job at mine sometime! :)
Posted by Amelia | March 23, 2010 2:23 PM
We try to visit our library every week. Hooray for all those that help support such a wonderful public service.
Posted by Janelle | March 23, 2010 2:42 PM
Melissa, you rock! 50 books (I know you'll get 50 different commenters) is a wonderful gift and I'm sure will be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Lauren | March 23, 2010 2:45 PM
I love libraries! Thanks for helping to support one!
Posted by Megan | March 23, 2010 2:55 PM
Thanks for helping your library! We need more people like you :-)
Posted by Emma | March 23, 2010 3:21 PM
Woo hoo! Help the libraries! :D
Posted by arielsmiles | March 23, 2010 3:47 PM
I love libraries, Melissa, and Marie! I hope that 50 people comment. : )
Posted by Genevieve | March 23, 2010 4:07 PM
As a queens library user, I love the library. I will make a point to donate 5 books the next time I return my library books. thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by Tami | March 23, 2010 4:28 PM
Go Melissa! Thanks for helping your library :)!
Posted by jama | March 23, 2010 4:42 PM
What a great idea! Thanks for your generosity and devotion to libraries!
Posted by Mrs DeRaps | March 23, 2010 5:16 PM
Hi library-loving blogger! I wish my library was bigger so it could hold more books!
Here is my challenge:
http://taffyscandy.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
Posted by Taffy | March 23, 2010 6:20 PM
I love this! I'd join in, but I just donated a box of books to my library. Regardless, I love libraries! Why? Like you said, FREE books! Or, in my case right now, FREE Freaks and Geeks DVDs! (I'm definitely re-watching the show).
As someone who's getting their masters in library sciences right now, i've been pretty bummed with the whole library funding situation (in Florida, they're planning to get rid of all state and federal library funding). Stuff like this, though, makes me extremely happy. :)
Posted by Lauren | March 23, 2010 6:49 PM
What an amazing thing you are doing!!! YAY for libraries!!!!!
Posted by a real librarian | March 23, 2010 7:28 PM
Melissa-you rock! What a great donation to your library.
Posted by Sarah | March 23, 2010 7:37 PM
Wow, thats so sweet and a very generous donation!
Love, Hannah
Posted by hannah s. | March 23, 2010 7:39 PM
The Brooklyn Public Library rocks! Thanks, Melissa!
Posted by Barbara Dee | March 23, 2010 8:01 PM
I love libraries more than you could ever know. My public library is my haven. It is possibly the only place I can EVER get work done. I hate that not enough young people like myself (I'm 16) cherish the library and the knowledge it holds. I LOVE LIBRARIES (: Oh, and you too Melissa!
Posted by Emily | March 23, 2010 8:02 PM
This is such a great idea! YOU rock :-D.
Posted by The Book Girl | March 23, 2010 8:03 PM
I think what your doing is great! :) And I'm sure the Library will love your generousity!
Posted by amandasue | March 23, 2010 8:04 PM
I LOVE my library - awesome work, Melissa!
Posted by Chrissie | March 23, 2010 8:04 PM
Library loooooooooooove! Good on you for supporting.
Posted by Laura | March 23, 2010 8:09 PM
this is awesome! and super generous - go Melissa! warms this librarian's heart :)
Posted by Jen Anderson | March 23, 2010 8:20 PM
What a great challenge to your readers, Melissa! We have really loved our neighborhood library with its separate dedicated "kids room," and I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with the Chapel Hill Public Library very soon! I'm so happy to be raising two kids who love nothing better than snuggling up on the couch with a good book. :)
Posted by Susannah | March 23, 2010 8:22 PM
Hooray for libraries!
coll
Posted by colleen Kosinski | March 23, 2010 9:19 PM
You're so generous! :) I use the local library system all the time, and it's good to see more library support!
Posted by Priya | March 23, 2010 10:02 PM
Hurray for libraries!
Posted by Tracy | March 24, 2010 12:28 AM
This is such a cool idea, and a great concept to take up. I think that more people should definitely take this up, and help out the libraries. Especially those that can't usually afford all the newest books. Thanks for helping Melissa.
Posted by Jenners | March 24, 2010 8:54 AM
Thanks from a Brooklyn Public Library lover!
Posted by Marianna Baer | March 24, 2010 9:17 AM
This is a great idea!! Here's to using a book blog for such a good cause!
-fellow NYer
Posted by Colleen (Books in the City) | March 24, 2010 9:29 AM
What a generous, generous gesture, Melissa! God bless you.
Posted by babygirlG | March 24, 2010 9:41 AM
The generosity I am seeing in the blogging community is awe-inspiring! I'm so proud of everyone participating in this challenge and I know the libraries receiving these donations are incredibly grateful. I think this is a great idea - way to go for doing your bit! :)
Posted by Brodie | March 24, 2010 9:41 AM
I love libraries! I start taking my kids from the time they are babies and we go almost every weekend!
Posted by Deanna | March 24, 2010 11:22 AM
I commented yesterday, but I don't see it here...
So I'll do it again! lol
You rock, Melissa!
Posted by Travis | March 24, 2010 11:49 AM
Heck to the yes! You are awesome. So are libraries. Yay!
Posted by Lara Zielin | March 24, 2010 12:12 PM
This is great! We appreciate your support.
We're also doing a fundraising campaign called "Support Our Shelves" -- more info can be found here:
http://blog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/post/2010/03/01/Support-Our-Shelves-The-Gift-That-Keeps-on-Giving.aspx
Posted by Stefanie | March 24, 2010 2:11 PM
Thanks for doing the library challenge. I am impressed with how many people are participating. Libraries need our help now more than ever, with this tough economic climate, and all of the budget cuts. Like you, I love libraries because I always think to myself, "All of these books, for free?!" It's great how you're donating books instead of money. You are very generous and thoughtful!
Posted by Christine Woodcock | March 24, 2010 3:30 PM
Thank you!! Our libraries are needed now more than ever - and NYC libraries are looking at devastating cuts. If only the mayor knew how truly important we are in brooklyn's communities...Thank you!
Posted by Molly | March 24, 2010 5:18 PM
Yay libraries! Thank you for your support.
Posted by Erin | March 24, 2010 6:14 PM
Yay! Go libraries!
Posted by Harmony | March 24, 2010 6:53 PM
Thank you for doing this, Melissa. Libraries are crucial to our society.
Posted by Catherine Healey | March 24, 2010 8:51 PM
Libraries provide service to everyone; young, old, rich, poor. I made my contribution to Save our Shelves for Brooklyn Public Library. Glad to see that I am not alone.
Posted by Alice Fisher Rubin | March 24, 2010 9:22 PM
Wow! What a great thing you are doing!
Posted by Andrea | March 24, 2010 9:24 PM
Thanks for supporting libraries!
Posted by Becker | March 24, 2010 10:04 PM
Lots of library love! The Texas Sweethearts are participating in the challenge as well: http://texassweethearts.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
Posted by Jessica Lee Anderson | March 25, 2010 12:04 AM
Every town, no matter how small, should have a library.
Good luck!
My library-loving post is at www.ishtamercurio.blogspot.com
Posted by Ishta | March 25, 2010 12:05 AM
Thank you and yay for public libraries.
Posted by badzphoto | March 25, 2010 1:21 AM
Woo hoo! :)
I hope the big author signing rocked this past Saturday!
Posted by Little Willow | March 25, 2010 1:54 AM
Good Luck! This is a great idea!!
Posted by Tiffanie Williams | March 25, 2010 3:31 AM
This is a great idea. The libraries are so important this is a great way to start some conversation about how we can all take action and support them! Wonderful blog!
Posted by Daniel | March 25, 2010 10:57 AM
I'm pro books and libraries!
Posted by Liora | March 25, 2010 10:58 AM
These days libraries need all the help they can get!--Hilari
Posted by Hilari | March 25, 2010 2:23 PM
What a mitzvah!
Posted by Heidi Estrin | March 25, 2010 3:09 PM
Love your Love Libraries icon! Hooray for libraries!
Posted by Denise Jaden | March 25, 2010 4:15 PM
All this library love makes me so happy! Thank you!
Posted by Jess | March 25, 2010 4:23 PM
Thanks so much for doing this! Reading always needs a boost.
Posted by Chris Smith | March 25, 2010 4:38 PM
I couldn’t live without libraries.
I'm participating in the library blog challenge, though I've gotten a bit of a late start:
Michael Crichton’s Recommended Reading – Library Promo
Posted by Marla Warren | March 25, 2010 7:22 PM
Libraries are great and ILL are a bloggers best friend.
Posted by Doret | March 25, 2010 10:45 PM
Libraries are so important! What a great thing you're doing! Good Karma is coming your way.
Posted by Beverley BevenFlorez | March 26, 2010 1:14 AM
Yay Libraries!
Posted by Alexa | March 26, 2010 7:49 AM
Yay! Somebody doing something fun and awesome for a change!! And I really, really, really love libraries, by the way!!!
Posted by Anna | March 26, 2010 2:10 PM
Sneaking in under the deadline--I used to do that with homework too!
Posted by Sydney Salter | March 26, 2010 4:25 PM
Yay, you, for doing this. Yay, BPL!
Posted by Sarah | March 26, 2010 4:57 PM
Hurray for libraries, Hurray for You!
Posted by Kelly | March 26, 2010 5:08 PM
I (heart) libraries!!!
Posted by Nicole | March 26, 2010 5:15 PM
I could not live without my library--books are my food, and I'm a good eater. :)
Posted by Schuyler Esperanza | March 26, 2010 6:04 PM
Yay for NYPL!
Posted by Lacey | March 26, 2010 6:50 PM
What a nice gesture... if you can afford it.
Posted by Joyce Lansky | March 26, 2010 7:20 PM
Thanks, everyone! Thus ends the challenge, and though I'm technically up for 50 books and $41 by this comment count, I'll go ahead and do 50 books and $150. Libraries have given me way more than that over the years.
Thanks again for joining in the challenge by commenting!
Posted by Melissa Walker | March 27, 2010 9:02 AM