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Friends of the Cushing Public Library
The Friends of the Cushing Public Library, Inc.
The Friends of the Cushing Public Library, Inc. is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in October 2010. Our purpose is to support the library in their mission to Educate, Entertain, Enrich and Inspire.
Who We Are
We are volunteers that love the library and value the services it provides. We donate our time and talents to help library staff provide the best possible library services to the Cushing community.
What We Do
We provide support by fund-raising, promoting the library and its services and volunteering at events and programs when and where the library needs us.
Through various fundraisers and donations, we help the library expand its collection of books and materials, purchase equipment, and offer a wide range of FREE programs for community members of all ages.
Ways We Have Helped
- Summer Reading Program, funding and volunteering
- Early Literacy Computer
- Die cutting machine
- Library materials
- Refreshments for events
- Sponsored immersive book events including The Hobbit, Harry Potter and Prairie Christmas
- Supplies, prizes and materials for numerous activities, including Storytime, Halloween Carnival, Crafternoon, Bicycle Rodeo, and more
Get Involved
We invite you to join us in our mission to foster a love for reading and learning in our community!
Membership applications can be picked up at the library Circulation Desk or at any of the Friends functions. Dues are $10 for one person per year (Jan-Dec) or $150 for a lifetime membership.
Meetings
The Friends of the Cushing Public Library, Inc. meets at the Cushing Public Library on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm, unless otherwise posted.
Book Sale
We have used books available for sale year-round on the Book Sale Shelf at the library near the Circulation Desk.
Donate
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact your tax advisor for more information.
Donations should be made to: Friends of the Cushing Public Library, Inc.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact us at: cushinglibraryfriends@gmail.com
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Welcome to the Cushing Library’s 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program!
Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge– all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.
The Cushing Library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to 5 years can participate. Just follow these steps:
- Register: Sign up at the Cushing Library
- Track your Reading: Write down each book you read with your child in a lined notebook or keep track on your phone with the Apple or Android app.
- Every Book Counts: Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. You can also count the books your child hears in story time, in daycare or preschool, or with a friend or family member, as long as your child listens to the entire book.
- 100- Book Milestones: Each time you read 100 books, celebrate! make your own and take a picture of your child with it to tell your friends and family your child’s progress! Share the pictures on Instagram and be sure to tag us @cushinglibrary or post it on your Facebook* or Twitter* and talk about what you and your child are doing. Don’t forget to email your picture to us at cushing1000books@gmail.com with their name if you don’t tag us on Instagram so we can share your child’s achievement on our website.
- 1,000 Books: You did it! Print out your certificate and take a picture to share on your social media to tell the world about your child’s accomplishments. Come celebrate at the library and see your child’s name placed on the 1,000 Book Wall of Fame.
- Keep on Reading: Don’t stop at 1,000! Keep on reading together; there’s more learning ahead!
Singing songs, saying rhymes, telling stories, and playing with your child are all great ways to build their literacy skills. Visit the Cushing Library often for free programs that are fun and educational for your little one and to find great books to share with your child.
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year! Visit the Cushing Library for a wide selection of books to check out to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
The Cushing Public Library has no Facebook or Twitter account as of this time.