North Little Rock Public Library System Launches Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive and Hosts Free Charity Workshops
The North Little Rock Public Library System (NLRPLS) is pleased to announce its participation in the annual Arkansas PBS Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Inspired by Fred Rogers, who began this drive in 1997 to foster a spirit of neighborly kindness, this initiative provides a way for everyone to help those in need during the winter season.
From November 1 through November 30, we invite the public to donate new or gently-used cold-weather clothing to support The Van, a local organization dedicated to assisting unsheltered individuals in our community. NLRPLS joins Arkansas PBS and libraries across the state in this effort to collect sweaters and winter clothing items, which will be donated exclusively to The Van. Needed items include sweaters, coats, hoodies, flannels, hats, scarves, gloves, and other cold-weather essentials.
Donations can be made at the following locations:
- William F. Laman Public Library – 2801 Orange St.
- Argenta Public Library – 420 Main St.
- Rover (Mobile Library) – Various locations
- Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub – 204 E. 4th St.
In addition, NLRPLS is hosting a series of free charity knitting and crochet workshops for community members who wish to create handmade items to contribute to the drive:
- Argenta Hook Hounds: Crochet for a Cause – Wednesday, November 6, 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Argenta Library
- Knitting Loom: Hats for the Homeless – Monday, November 18 at 5:00 PM and Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 AM at Laman Library
These free workshops are open to all skill levels, and materials will be provided for those who need them. As a special incentive, participants who knit the most hats for donation by December will be entered to win a Michael’s gift card.
Won’t you help a neighbor? This November, join NLRPLS, Arkansas PBS, and libraries across the state in spreading warmth and kindness through the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. For more information, please contact the North Little Rock Public Library System at (501) 758-1720 or visit NLRlibrary.org.