Won’t you help a neighbor? Fred Rogers began the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive in 1997 as a way to encourage the neighborly spirit. This November, the Springdale Public Library is proud to join Arkansas PBS and libraries across the state to collect new and gently used sweaters and winter clothing to share with those in need. “The Library is honored to partner with PBS and the Samaritan Community Center to participate in the annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive,” Springdale Library Director Anne Gresham said. “The values Fred Rogers shared with American families – including kindness, service, and community – are values SPL holds near and dear as well, and we invite our patrons to join us in sharing the gift of warmth, community, and care with our neighbors in need.” Patrons can donate new or gently used sweaters and other winter clothing (like gloves, coats and scarves) at the Information Desk inside the library. Every sweater collected will be donated to the Samaritan Community Center. The Samaritan Community Center is a grace-driven nonprofit serving the hurting and hungry of Northwest Arkansas with dignity and compassion. Learn more about the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive here: myarpbs.org/sweaterdrive. For more information on the Springdale Public Library, visit our website at springdalelibrary.org, call us at (479) 750-8180, or email us at comments@springdalelibrary.org.
