The Great Give Back

Give Back to Those Who Give So Much: Support Our Teachers!

The Marion Library is organizing plans for our annual Great Give Back, which is a community service initiative created by the Suffolk Cooperative Library System many years ago, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System. The mission is to provide a way for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.

The Great Give Back runs from September 8 to October 6. We’ll be collecting classroom wish list donations from patrons to support Marion teachers at all school levels — elementary, middle, and high school.

Marion Teachers’ Wish List Items:

Elementary Wishes

  • Kleenex
  • Dixie/Plastic Cups
  • Disposable Plastic Table Cloths
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Gel Pens
  • Stickers
  • Individualized prepackaged snacks (granola bars, cereal, goldfish, pretzels, animal crackers, etc.)
  • Corded Headphones
  • Gallon, Snack or Qt-sized Ziploc Bags
  • Colored Lunch-Size Paper Bags
  • 8.5 x 11 in. Laminating Pouches
  • 8-10 Count Markers (thick or thin)
  • Fun Bookmarks, etc. (small prize box items)
  • Baby Wipes
  • Plain, White Paper Plates (lg. or sm.)

Middle School/High School Wishes

  • Corded headphones
  • Corded Earbuds
  • Snacks for Students
  • Candy for Students
  • Small Gift Cards for Student Prizes
  • Clorox Wipes
  • Kleenex