Today, we join with rural and small libraries around the world and condemn the Russian invasion.
The following is a statement from ARSL: https://www.arsl.org/
ARSL Statement of Support for Libraries in Ukraine
The Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) condemns the Russian invasion of
Ukraine. We stand with and in support of our colleagues in Ukraine and with everyone
caught in the humanitarian crisis and military action—and with their family and friends.
In alliance with the protest of the international Library community, ARSL urgently
appeals to small and rural libraries across North America to mobilize in favor of accurate
information on the conflict as a means to support democracy and freedom of
expression. We should be ready to find practical solutions and be prepared to provide
Ukrainians everywhere with assistance and support as needed.
The small and rural libraries in Ukraine are vital to supporting the strong and unique
communities they serve and it is of the utmost importance that they be protected and
supported.
If you are interested in helping Ukraine our students are collecting items: https://donnelly.lili.org/we-stand-with-ukraine/
- apple/multifruit/veggie sauces in pouches
- power/protein bars
- sweets for kids
- pates, (I don’t think this is available in the States, so we can substitute this with ham or other meats in cans that do not need refrigeration)
- tea (this can be substituted with herbal teas)
- coffee
- disposable plastic cups
- disposable paper soup bowls
- plastic spoons
- flushable wet wipes (to be used as toilet paper)
- baby wipes
- shampoos
- disposable shaving razor blades
- shaving gels
- baby formulas, all ages
- baby rice/oatmeal cereal
- flash lights
- camping stoves (I don’t know if this is possible to mail, it cannot have any propane bottles with it)
- camping mattresses (I think it will be fine if it is used, but in new like condition
- new plush toys
We would also like to donate some Donnelly Public Library sweatshirts and t-shirts if you are financially interested in purchasing new apparel. PLEASE no used items at this time.
You can financially give by donating to Friends of The Donnelly Library.
Please NOTE: All non-designated money donated in April and May to Friends of The Donnelly Library will be used to help with the efforts in Poland to help Ukraine.
