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Invite to Library (Email and letter samples)

Email

Dear Senator [or Representative] «LastName»,

The XXX Library is an active community center with activities, programs, books and more for people of all ages. On [Date and time] the library is having a special storytime for the [name event]. We would be honored if you would join us to participate in the welcoming program. 

[Name] from the Library will contact your office to confirm your availability. Thank you for your support of our library. 

Your name
Your email
Letter (on letterhead)

«Title_» «FirstName» «LastName»
«Address» «Room»
«City_», «State_» «Zip»

Dear Senator [or Representative] «LastName»,

I contacted your office to mention that XXX Library is planning a summer reading program celebration on [Date and time]. The [number] participants last year read over [number] books for the [THEME]. We would be honored if you would participate in the welcoming program for this year's [THEME] at the XXX branch library. 

The summer reading program is one way that the XXX Library serves as an active community center with activities, programs, books and more for people of all ages. We take pride in the involvement of our Advisory  Committee, Friends of the Library Group, and regular readers. Each day, the library has a lively mix of children, teens and adults using the community resources. 

We look forward to your visit to participate in this lively community event. [Name] from the Library will contact your office to confirm your participation. Thank you for your support of our library. 

Sincerely

[Signature]
Pages created by SEFLIN Library Advocacy Committee (2014)
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