Location
218 W Walnut St
Nevada, MO 64772
Hours
M, W, F 9a-5p
Tu & Th 9a-7p
Sat 9a-1p
Transforming lives & building community through information, education & recreation.
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Our Goals:
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engender public support and use of the Nevada Public Library;
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generate and develop special projects & program funding;
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facilitate and expand community collaborations;
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support broadly-based community learning.
NPL FOUNDATION BOARD 2022-23
PRESIDENT -- Sandra Thomas
VPRESIDENT -- B.G. Wolfe
TREASURER -- Wayne Reinert
SECRETARY -- Jodi Polk, Library Director
Brian Breckenridge
Allison Ferry
Mary Ireland
Jan McCaffree
Candice Moore
Susan Swearingen
Our Mission:
The Nevada Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to solicit, receive, hold and administer gifts, and to do such other lawful acts and undertake such other enterprises for the literacy and educational purposes exclusively for the support and benefit of the Nevada Public Library.
Recent projects to support Nevada Public Library
2022: Assisted NPL with the funding for emergency elevator repair to ensure the safety of all visitors and users of the Finis M. Moss Building and library facilities.
2020: Purchased new shelving units for entire children's picture book collection.
The four new shelves created safe, child-friendly browsing experiences for little hands to explore.
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The old shelves were too shallow to hold the wide picture books, had broken brackets, and were donated to the library by the school district back in the 1990s.
Recent projects to support Nevada Public Library
2022: Assisted NPL with the funding for emergency elevator repair to ensure the safety of all visitors and users of the Finis M. Moss Building and library facilities.
2020: Purchased new shelving units for entire children's picture book collection.
The four new shelves created safe, child-friendly browsing experiences for little hands to explore.
The old shelves were too shallow to hold the wide picture books, had broken brackets, and were donated to the library by the school district back in the 1990s.
Recent projects to support Nevada Public Library
2023: The NPL Foundation received a $3,000.00 grant from the
Dollar General Literacy Foundation and distributed the funds to
the library to support a new collection for developing reading
skills.
May 26, 2023
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Nevada Public Library
a $3,000.00 grant to support summer literacy. This local grant is a part of the
Foundation’s largest, one-day literacy donation of more than $13 million
throughout the 47 states in which Dollar General operates to support adult, family
and summer literacy programs.
According to Nevada Public Library’s executive director Jodi Polk, their award will support the summer reading program and will be used to purchase a collection of books, audiobooks and other resources to help readers of all ages who are dealing with learning differences, such as dyslexia or autism. Polk said, “We always have a lot of activities and events planned for our summer readers, and this year is no different. We have a very full calendar of fun ways to share our love of books and reading, but we also wanted to add something new to our typical summer program, so we set our sights on adding a new collection that would help build reading skills for people of all ages who may need a little help. This is NPL’s first time applying for a DG Literacy Foundation grant and we are thrilled with what this very generous award will do for our community and local library collection!”
2023 “All Together Now” Summer Reading program
Nevada Public Library is offering a 500- minute reading challenge program with special events and incentives to encourage children, teens, and adults to read more throughout the summer months. It is our goal to encourage all Vernon County families to use their library's resources and programming this summer in order to gain literacy skills and a love of reading! Registration is open now and the free program runs through August 1st. $500 of the grant award will support the summer reading program.
The new Dyslexic & Autistic Reading Enjoyment (D.A.R.E.) Collection
The Library will purchase a large collection of books and audiobooks, some specifically printed in dyslexia font, for readers who experience dyslexia or other disabilities that
may decrease reading fluency. This dyslexia-friendly collection (DFX) will be used to reach children, teens, and adults who may not usually read for fun. We also hope to eliminate any stigma that may occur when an adult is working hard at reading, but struggling to find age-appropriate stories. $2,500 of the grant award will be used for materials and other literacy-building resources.
“It is a joy to celebrate this historic grant announcement during our 30th anniversary year,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “For three decades, DGLF’s investment in community programs has created meaningful access to literacy skills for adults, children and families alike and exemplified Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity and access to a quality education, and we look forward to seeing these literacy grants inspire reading and build brighter futures.” The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, DGLF awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Referrals to a local organization that provides free literacy services are available online here or through referral cards found in the Learn to Read brochures that are available at the cash register of every Dollar General store.
To learn more about the library, NPL’s Foundation, the 2023 Summer Reading program, or about the new collection coming to our shelves in July, please contact the library at (417) 448-2770 or visit our website at https://nplmo.org.
About the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $233 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 19.3 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores and distribution centers. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit www.dgliteracy.org.
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Pictured: NPL Foundation members, Dr. Candice Moore and Sandra Thomas, present a check for $3,000 to Julie Scotten, President of Nevada Public Library Board of Trustees.
Recent projects to support Nevada Public Library
2022: Assisted NPL with the funding for emergency elevator repair to ensure the safety of all visitors and users of the Finis M. Moss Building and library facilities.
2020: Purchased new shelving units for entire children's picture book collection.
The four new shelves created safe, child-friendly browsing experiences for little hands to explore.
The old shelves were too shallow to hold the wide picture books, had broken brackets, and were donated to the library by the school district back in the 1990s.
Recent projects to support Nevada Public Library
2022: Assisted NPL with the funding for emergency elevator repair to ensure the safety of all visitors and users of the Finis M. Moss Building and library facilities.
2020: Purchased new shelving units for entire children's picture book collection.
The four new shelves created safe, child-friendly browsing experiences for little hands to explore.
The old shelves were too shallow to hold the wide picture books, had broken brackets, and were donated to the library by the school district back in the 1990s.
Past Projects
2022: Assisted NPL with the funding for emergency elevator repair to ensure the safety of all visitors and users of the Finis M. Moss Building and library facilities.
2020: Purchased new shelving units for entire children's picture
book collection.
The four new shelves created safe, child-friendly browsing
experiences for little hands to explore.
The old shelves were too shallow to hold the wide picture books, had broken brackets, and were donated to the library by the school district back in the 1990s.
NPL ANNEX
@ 200 W. Walnut St.
The Nevada Public Library Foundation enthusiastically supported a request from the Library Board to assist with funding a redesign and remodel of the open space on the southwest corner of the building, which had been used by the library for various youth programs, but didn't meet accessibility requirements, was not an energy-efficient space, and was not appealing to community organizations to use as a meeting space.
Under the direction of Ireland Architects and led by Rives Construction, the space was completely refurbished with energy-efficient windows and ceilings, a new HVAC system installed by Nevada's Ernsbarger HVAC, new carpet and hard surface flooring from Nevada's Floors 'n More, low consumption LED lighting installed by Nevada's Cash Electric, and the entire space was completely upgraded to ensure safety and mobility access throughout.
The library designated the space at 200 W. Walnut, The Annex, a multi-function space for library and community organizations to use.
The library does not charge organizations to use the meeting room and considers this fantastic space a place to welcome events and gatherings that will enhance services to our community.
Members of NPL Foundation, NPL Board of Trustees, Library Director, community supporters, and Nevada Chamber of Commerce representatives join in festivities at the August 2018 Grand RE-opening of the Nevada Public Library Annex Community Room.
