Give Gifts that Give Back

Franklin County Library System is offering a number of ways to make gift giving easy this season. There are several ways to make purchases for under $20 through the library that also give back to the library. Purchases can be made in person or online for that special someone or even the one for whom it is hard to buy. From Liberry jam, to ornaments, cookbooks and even on Amazon, make a purchase this season that benefits your local library.

Liberry jam was created in 2011 as a play on words of sorts on the word “library”. As a community outreach program, Mark Miller, owner of local business, Gypsie, found a jam wholesaler who would offer private labeling, and then also had a local designer create the labels. Liberry Jam is an excellent mix of strawberry and seedless black raspberry for a unique and delicious combination. The 16 oz. jars sell for $8 and 25% of the proceeds is donated to the Franklin County Library System to benefit their children's programs. The jam is available to purchase at Gypsie in downtown Chambersburg, at Grove Family Library and Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg, and also at St. Thomas and Ft. Loudon libraries this holiday season.

Another good gift giving item, or one just for personal inspiration for holiday recipes is the Grove Family Library cookbook. Over 200 tasty recipes from staff, patrons, and Chambersburg’s own, Roger Tappen, make up this one of a kind item. The hard back cookbook has 8 different recipe categories and sells individually for $10 or three for $25.

Anyone looking for Coyle specific items can get a Cat’s Meow wooden replica of Coyle Free Library for $18 or a stained glass Coyle ornament for $13, available only at Coyle Free Library on Main Street in Chambersburg.

Several local libraries also carry tote bags that can be purchased empty or filled with used books. Stop by Coyle or Grove library in Chambersburg or Besore library in Greencastle to shop for the book lovers on the list.

One final and really easy way to give gifts and give back without even leaving the comforts of home is to make purchases on Amazon through the Franklin County Library System website. Simply go to www.fclspa.org and click on any Amazon button. Then search on Amazon as normal. Any purchases made by going through the library’s home page earns up to 15% back for the libraries.

Franklin County Library System thanks local residents for considering to give gifts that give back to local libraries this year and wishes a safe and happy holiday season to all.