Funding Highlight: YES!Fest
- Christina Hardman
- Aug 2, 2024
- 3 min read
The Quarterly Newsletter
The High Plains Library District Friends & Foundation Newsletter
August 2, 2024, Issue 11
Funding Highlight: YES!Fest
The Youth Engineering and Science Festival encourages a love of STEM.
Free Family Event
September 14th, 2024
LINC Library Innovation Center
501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
YES!Fest (Youth Engineering and Science Festival) is an annual family festival at LINC Library Innovation Center which received $1,500 in Board Designated Funds for 2024. YES!Fest is an educational event that promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education among children and families. This festival offers a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages to engage in hands-on activities, workshops, and interactive exhibits that showcase the wonders of science and engineering at no cost to our community.
One of the primary focuses of YES!Fest is to create a fun and inclusive environment for families to explore various STEM fields together. Through these hands-on experiences, children can ignite their curiosity, creativity, and passion for STEM.
By demonstrating the practical applications of these fields in our everyday lives, the festival seeks to showcase the relevance and impact of STEM disciplines on community. YES!Fest hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
HPLD Friends & Foundation has been an active supporter of YES!Fest since it's inception. Support is given annually through Board Designated Funds, soliciting sponsorships, and writing grants. We hope you are able to join us at YES!Fest this year and keep an eye out for the HPLDF&F booth!
Thank You to Our Supporters
Quarterly Update
Board Member Position Opens Soon
Application opens August 12th
The HPLD Friends & Foundation is seeking up to two new board members to join our Board of Directors. As we continue to grow and expand our impact on our HPLD libraries, we believe that fresh perspectives and diverse experiences will be invaluable in guiding our organization into the future. Visit our website on August 12th to apply and join us as we build a community of library lovers.
An Evening with Friends
A celebration of you!
Have you received a membership welcome letter after you donated or volunteered since May 1st, 2023? Then you are invited to a Paint and Sip appreciation event at an HPLD library! Keep an eye out in September for a RSVP. To learn more about the Friends Membership Levels and Benefits, visit our Friends webpage here. We can't wait to celebrate our Friends!
Innovation Luncheon Tickets
Join us in supporting the life-changing opportunities available at your library.
One month remaining to purchase tickets to the Innovation Luncheon! This fundraising event will bring together community members and businesses to raise funds for the High Plains Library District's workforce development programming and innovation. Join us in dining among peers while raising funds for our beloved community. Tickets are available to purchase on our website.
Library Giving Day Correction
1+1=4
Due to this author's difficulty with math, our Q2 newsletter stated that $1,375 was raised on Library Giving Day. However, when the financial gurus crunched the numbers, they discovered $825 was actually raised. Moving forward, care will be taken to publish when the numbers are finalized rather than relying on the author's ability to count on their fingers. We greatly appreciate those who took the time to support their HPLD library this past April
Plant Care Volunteer Needed
Erie is seeking someone with a green thumb.
Beat the heat and help out your local librarians! Erie is seeking a volunteer to water and maintain 12+ plants throughout the library. See if you're a good match and submit your application by clicking the button below. [APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED]
Thank You to Our Supporters
ASCE Northern Colorado Branch
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