Help Us Raise Critical Funds We can’t do this without you. Support York County Libraries’ annual day of giving, Literacy for Change, and become a Library Champion today. Library Champions are individuals who believe libraries are essential to thriving communities. This page will provide you with: Simple steps to successfully set up your fundraising page Share your library story …and have some fun! Are you an existing Library Champion (Fundraiser)? You do not need to create a new account on Give Lively! First, set up your fundraising page for 2026 here. Then, log in to Give Lively view or manage your Fundraising page Join us at Kickoff! A special kickoff event will be held at 9am on September 1, 2026 in Martin Library’s Teen area. Be on the lookout for an email invitation with additional details. Create your 2026 fundraising page Get Started: Create your 2026 Fundraising Page Give Now Log into your Fundraising Page Get Ready: Ready to become a Library Champion? Here are the next steps! First: Create your fundraising page Create an online fundraising page through GiveLively, the secure fundraising platform behind Literacy for Change. Use your page to set a fundraising goal, tell your library story, and invite others to donate. Click the button below to get started or scroll down this page for a step-by-step tutorial! Create your page Next: Share your story At the library, we’re big fans of stories. An important one we’re missing: Yours! Your library/literacy story is why we do what we do. Share your story on social media or on your fundraising page. Or tell us directly! Fill out our online form (you can remain anonymous if you wish). Share your story Don't Forget! Spread the word Let your voice be heard! Make sure to share your fundraising page with others, talk about Literacy for Change, and invite your network to give on October 2, 2026. Don’t forget to also like and share social media posts from YCL’s Instagram and Facebook. Follow us on social media When 25 Library Champions share Literacy for Change with 10 people, we reach 250 households! Together, we can create a stronger, more informed, and more connected York County. Skip to previous slide page Skip to next slide page Set up your Fundraising Page Ready to get started as a Library Champion? The first step is to create your online fundraising page! Watch the step-by-step tutorial or follow these steps to get started. Visit this page and choose a fundraising option: Fundraise as a Team or an Individual Tip: If you are fundraising with a group of people, we recommend creating a “Team” Create a new account or Log In to Give Lively Give Lively is the secure technology that powers the fundraising platform. After creating an account, follow the steps to finish setting up your fundraising page(s) If you were a Fundraiser in 2025: You do not need to create a new account in Give Lively! Visit this page to log in & set up your fundraising page for 2026. Need Help? Contact Us Learn more about fundraising for Literacy for Change as a Library Champion! Watch the full video There's more to come! Kickoff: September 1, 2026 Join us at 9am on Tuesday, September 1 at Martin Library to formally kick off Literacy for Change 2026! More details coming soon. Give Day: October 2, 2026 Time to reach out to your network! The day of giving is filled with activities and lots of library love. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s happenings, including our livestream schedule, unique events, and more. Library Champion Toolkit Access the Literacy for Change Library Champion toolkit here. Find templates for social media graphics, virtual meeting backgrounds, bookmarks, and more below. Literacy for Change Logos Transparent Background PNG Images: Best for digital use. Full color logo: Download here Black outline logo: Download here White outline logo: Download here Printables: Selfie Signs, Flyers, etc. Links coming soon! Crafts & Activities Coloring page: Wearable Literacy for Change glasses; Download here More coming soon! Bookmarks Links coming soon! We're here to help! Contact Us Have a question? Send us an email or call YCL's Chief Advancement Officer, Tara Kauffman, at 717-849-6927. Email Us