This is a library-loving blog challenge!
For every commenter on this post or any of this week’s LIBRARY-LOVING BLODGETT post between now and midnight on 3/31/10, I will donate $1.00 to my local library: FISHKILL-BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, up to an amount of $150.
How easy could it be? You comment, I cough up the money, the library gets a gift! If you don’t have a favorite library story to share in the comment section, “I love libraries” will do.
Note that my pledge is “per commenter”—so if a single person leaves 50 comments, that still only counts once! But you can do more by spreading the word … please link to this post, tweet about it, and send your friends here so they can comment and raise more money.
If you’re moved to start your own challenge, you are quite welcome, and please leave that information in the comments. Also, if you’re a fan of BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY you can also add your donation to mine or send it directly to the library.
For a complete list of participating bloggers (and to visit other sites where you can help libraries just by leaving a comment!) visit (writerjenn) Jennifer R. Hubbard’s blog at http://writerjenn.livejournal.com/
jhedlund33 says:
Is it too late to get a comment in? I LOVE libraries!!
On March 22, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
You're my very first comment! Thanks for loving libraries! We've got $1.00 Anyone care to make it $2.00????
On March 22, 2010 at 7:29 pm
jama says:
Make it $2.00! Yay for libraries! Thanks for doing this, Kimberly :).
On March 22, 2010 at 8:35 pm
liquidambar says:
Thanks for participating!
This is Jenn Hubbard.
On March 22, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Denise Jaden says:
Yay, I love libraries too!
On March 22, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Cari says:
That's such a pretty library!
On March 23, 2010 at 2:32 pm
yabooknerd says:
thanks for supporting libraries!
On March 23, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Mollie says:
This is great! Most libraries are in dire straights right now! I know the Ohio libraries can use all the help they can get!
On March 23, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Sliding on the Edge says:
Glad that you've joined this challenge. I've just put mine up. Good luck.
On March 23, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Nathan Bransford says:
Hooray for libraries!
On March 23, 2010 at 3:11 pm
robin says:
Good luck on your challenge! Go libraries!
On March 23, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Margo says:
Thanks for participating, Kimberly!
My library-supporting blog entry can be found here: http://bit.ly/ilovelibraries
On March 23, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Ashley says:
Love it! Libraries are the best =D
On March 23, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Beth Mithen says:
I love libraries!
On March 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm
nomadshan says:
Love libraries! Thanks, Kim!
On March 23, 2010 at 4:01 pm
madripoor_rose says:
“When people who can read and write start fighting on behalf of people who can’t, you just end up with another kind of stupidity. If you want to help them, build a big library or something somewhere, and leave the doors open.”~Terry Pratchett, Interesting Times.
On March 23, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Taffy says:
Hi library-loving blogger! I wish my library was bigger so it could hold more books!
Here is my challenge:
http://taffyscandy.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
On March 23, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Michelle says:
Yay, libraries! I just joined the challenge on my blog, too:
http://michelleknudsen.blogspot.com
Michelle 🙂
On March 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Lara Zielin says:
Yay! Libraries and Kim both rule.
On March 23, 2010 at 4:36 pm
holly cupala says:
Mucho library love! I'm doing the challenge at my blog, too, Holly Cupala, Tell Me a Secret!
On March 23, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
You guys are wonderful! Blodgett is the nicest, most wonderful library. They are so fantastic with my kids and they are the biggest supporters of my writing. They are so happy to be a part of this challenge!!!!
On March 23, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Woot!!!! BTW we are up to $19.00!!!!!!
On March 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm
writergirlcoll says:
Hooray for libraries!
coll
On March 23, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Woot!!!! $20 Thanks :o)
On March 23, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Jword says:
What could be better than storytime with puppets? Or a chapter book book club? Or a cozy chair to sit and read a pile of books?
We love our library and librarians!
On March 23, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
You know it! Thanks Jword! Love you!!!!
On March 23, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Em says:
Thanks for doing such a great job at helping your library!
On March 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Jodi says:
Children's books are hard-bound hugs!!! We MUST support our local libraries!
Go, Kim, GO! 🙂
On March 23, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thanks Jodi-I'm gonna let them know that you'll be signing their copy of WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN!!!!!!! :o)
On March 23, 2010 at 6:14 pm
csmith says:
Libraries Rule!
On March 23, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Mrs Kuhl says:
Libraries are VERY importatnt!
On March 23, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Sarah says:
Good luck with your challenge, Kimberly! My favorite library story happens every time I come back with armloads of children's books and my husband teases me about "stealing books from the children." I call it "market research." 🙂
On March 23, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Jessica Lee Anderson says:
Lots of library love! We're doing the challenge as well: http://texassweethearts.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blog-challenge.html
On March 23, 2010 at 10:15 pm
renino says:
What a fabulous idea! i love libraries too! Would love to know more about your books!
On March 23, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Vonna says:
Best wishes to the Fishkill-Blodgett Memorial Library!
On March 23, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thanks so much everyone! This is so exciting. We are now up to $29. I stopped by my library today and took some pictures for the blog. I'll get them up soon.
On March 24, 2010 at 12:02 am
Judith Mercado says:
Thank you for loving libraries and good luck on your challenge.
http://judithmercadoauthor.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-is-library-loving-blog-challenge.html
On March 24, 2010 at 12:11 am
Kristin Tubb says:
Great challenge! Thank you for supporting your local library!
-Kristin Tubb
On March 24, 2010 at 12:37 am
LADYLEDA says:
Awww who doesn't love Sandy, Eileen, Julie and Peg…? Seriously – there is NO BETTER library in the world… it's old fashioned town library love – they know you, they care about you, they ask where you've been… we are really lucky. Of course I wish I could donate millions for an upgrade though… and give Julie a hug for how hard she works… enough…
On March 24, 2010 at 1:11 am
Janet Fox says:
I know Fishkill! Go, Fishkill Library! And so happy you're participating. Me, too!
Janet
http://www.kidswriterjfox.blogspot.com
On March 24, 2010 at 2:53 am
Tracy says:
Yay for libraries!
On March 24, 2010 at 4:58 am
Bronco says:
Libraries are my friend. I love my NYC library system!
On March 24, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Deanna Gibbons says:
I love libraries! I start taking my kids from the time they are babies and we go almost every weekend!
On March 24, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Katie L. Carroll (KT) says:
Go libraries! See you soon, Kim.
On March 24, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Can't wait to see you too Katie! Thanks for all the library love!!!!!
On March 24, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Terry Doherty says:
This is terrific. Libraries are the heart of our communities … what a way to show them love.
On March 24, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Heather @ Marine Corps Nomads says:
Stopping by as a fellow participant. Your library looks really cool. 🙂
On March 24, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Erin says:
Yay! Libraries! Thank you for your support!
On March 24, 2010 at 10:29 pm
JulieDD says:
I love libraries! Thanks!
On March 24, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
$41 and still counting. You guys are awesome!!!!!
On March 24, 2010 at 11:21 pm
amyknichols says:
Hi Kim! You are awesome for doing this! 😀
On March 25, 2010 at 12:44 am
Becker says:
Thanks for your support of libraries…from a librarian!
On March 25, 2010 at 1:27 am
Brodie says:
Such a great idea, thanks for participating and support the wonderful libraries! 🙂
On March 25, 2010 at 2:31 am
Ishta Mercurio says:
Every town, no latter how small, should have a library.
I LOVE the photo of your local library! I've often thought of turning my own house into a bookstore…
My library-loving post is at http://www.ishtamercurio.blogspot.com
On March 25, 2010 at 2:35 am
Jo Whittemore says:
Books to the rescue!
On March 25, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Heidi Estrin says:
What a mitzvah!
On March 25, 2010 at 2:45 pm
shanawrites says:
Yay for libraries! 🙂
On March 25, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Marla Warren says:
I couldn’t live without libraries.
I'm participating in the library blog challenge, though I've gotten a bit of a late start:
Michael Crichton’s Recommended Reading – Library Promo
On March 25, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Marge Loch-Wouters says:
Thanks so much for your support of libraries..it means alot to us out here in libraryland!
On March 25, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Jenny Schwartzberg says:
Thank you for supporting your library.
From a librarian.
On March 25, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Woot! Thanks for all the Library love!!!!! $51 <3
On March 26, 2010 at 12:18 am
Jess says:
All this library love makes me so happy! Good luck with your challenge!
On March 26, 2010 at 2:08 am
The Editors says:
I love libraries!
On March 26, 2010 at 3:52 am
Kimberly Sabatini says:
You can take a virtual tour of Blodgett Memorial Library! http://kimberlysabatini.blogspot.com/2010/03/library-loving-blogdgetttake-virtual.html Thanks for all your support!
On March 26, 2010 at 6:29 pm
The mad woman behind the blog says:
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by mine! And good luck!
On March 26, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Brimful Curiosities says:
The library looks so quaint! Stop by my challenge here: http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2010/03/2010-library-loving-blog-challenge-you.html
On March 26, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Lizann Flatt says:
Libraries are amazing places. So great to see all the support all over the continent. All the best with your challenge.
On March 26, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Sydney Salter says:
Nice to join this challenge with you!
On March 26, 2010 at 9:00 pm
MT says:
There better be libraries in heaven. Woot!
On March 26, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Joyce Lansky says:
Thanks for supporting a library.
On March 27, 2010 at 12:20 am
Kimberly Sabatini says:
$59 you guys are wonderful!
On March 27, 2010 at 12:42 am
kristydempsey says:
I'll up it one! Go libraries!
On March 27, 2010 at 12:57 am
Kimberly Sabatini says:
That'a girl Kristy!
On March 27, 2010 at 2:56 am
Eric says:
Libraries are awesome! Bastions of info and knowledge in any community and still very relevant! I went into the library as a kid and turned on all sorts of lights in my head..
I just went into a library yesterday (Malcolm X library in San Diego) and was amazed again at the wealth of info and how many people were accessing it!!! Go KIM! Oh yea, I love libraries!!
On March 27, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Jessica Leader says:
78 comments! You're on fire. Hooray for library love!
On March 27, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thanks for taking the time to comment and love libraries. You guys are awesome!
On March 27, 2010 at 11:42 pm
lucas7261 says:
What's not to love about FREE books?!?!?! I heart libraries! 🙂
On March 29, 2010 at 12:30 am
Kimberly Sabatini says:
You've helped raise $63 dollars so far, but the whole Library-Loving Challenge has raised more than $2500 so far. Woot!
On March 29, 2010 at 12:37 am
Shevi says:
Yes! Let's save our libraries!
On March 29, 2010 at 12:47 am
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thanks Shevi! $64!!!!!
On March 29, 2010 at 12:48 am
mjrmunch says:
We love our library!!!!
On March 29, 2010 at 2:22 pm
golfing guy says:
yes think it is a good idea for people to donate money to the library and keep us going. Love my library because its the only place i can go to finish up work or think about things.
On March 29, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Gahling says:
Blodgett is a great place for resources and the staff is friendly!
On March 29, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
$67!!!! Yes they are!!!!!
On March 29, 2010 at 9:37 pm
propagandaqueen says:
What a great way for Blodgett to receive a generous donation and for patrons to be able to share their feelings about the library!
I think Blodgett is a wonderful facility and that the staff is great. Fishkill is very lucky to have a resource like this available in the community.
On March 30, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thank you so much. Blodgett is a wonderful facility! $68
On March 30, 2010 at 9:42 pm
meeveesh1 says:
I love libraries!
Hope this helps the cause Kim.
On March 31, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Jess says:
I love libraries!! I miss working there! But being a SAHM is awesome, especially since I get to go to storytime as a mom, not a librarian. Whoo Hoo!!
On March 31, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Zoa says:
I think this is wonderful- books are important! thank you!!!
On March 31, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Valerie Bishop says:
Libraries have been my friend (and my kid's friends) throughout our whole lives! My son practically lives in the campus library now that he's in college! My daughter is getting her doctorate in library studies and it's her dream to be a librarian! Thank you for being so generous!!
On March 31, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Amy Bender says:
I always head to my library first when I need a book. Love it! 🙂
On March 31, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Nikki says:
I'm a huge fan of my local library! How great that you are doing this! Good luck!
On March 31, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
$74 you guys ROCK!
On March 31, 2010 at 10:40 pm
mommamikki says:
Love all Libraries…they are a saving grace when money is tight plus the knowledge the Librarians have is priceless!
On March 31, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
$75!!!!!
On April 1, 2010 at 12:00 am
Sarah says:
Libraries ROCK!
On April 1, 2010 at 12:10 am
. says:
I love libraries! I published an article about your challenge here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-41223-Young-Adult-Library-Services-Examiner~y2010m3d27-Libraryloving-blog-challenges-donate-money-and-YA-books-to-local-libraries
On April 1, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
WE ENDED ON A HIGH NOTE OF $77 RAISED ON THIS PAGE AND I'VE ADDED IN COMMENTS FROM MY FACEBOOK PAGE bringing the total to $83!!!!!! You guys were awesome for participating. Thank you so much and of course I won't be able to stop myself…gonna have to give Blodgett the whole $150. Come on….you knew I would. ;o)
On April 2, 2010 at 12:13 am
golfing guy says:
think donating as much money as possible helps us out for the future and to keep us going so you have a place to go.
On April 2, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Kimberly Sabatini says:
Thanks! I always say that if you give a little you usually get a lot more back!
On April 3, 2010 at 12:54 pm