FYI 84 - Public Library Holiday Gift Nook

This episode explores how Arlington (VA) Public Library’s (APL) Holiday Gift Nook redefines holiday giving and promotes sustainability. Join APL's Programs & Partnerships Librarians Katherine Chiriboga and Jennifer Odlum as they share the story behind this unique initiative. Entirely fueled by community donations, the Gift Nook transforms donated items into a curated shopping experience where families can select giftable items at no cost. In 2023, this effort provided 758 attendees with over 2,200 free gifts, alleviating holiday stress and fostering a spirit of sustainability and generosity.

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FYI 84 - Public Library Holiday Gift Nook is an episode from FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast by publiclibrariesonline.

This episode is 00:16:33 long.

This episode was published on Dec 19, 2024.

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