Below are libraries in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2026! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Click here to see past GGB Events in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System
Holistic Life Foundation
10/17/2026 (10:30 AM- 1:30 PM)
Middle School Students
As a way to support our community, we will be collecting personal hygiene items for middle school students in our school districts. The Holistic Life Program does programming for the students free of charge and will hand out the items as needed. On the day of the event, the Holistic Life Foundation will have free chair yoga classes here at the library.
The ability to donate is available to all; however, the programming itself will be limited to the registered students in the school district.
Library Resource Restroom Restock
10/1/26 – 10/31/26 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
All ages
Help us restock our resource restroom with personal hygiene products like toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, dental floss, and diapers.
No registration required
Caring Cupboard Food Pantry
10/1/26 – 10/31/26
12:00 PM
For all ages
The GREAT GIVEBACK comes to the Peru Free Library in October. We will be participating in the GREAT GIVEBACK to collect food items for our Caring Cupboard. We started this food pantry about a year ago and have since been a resource for many families in our community. Thank you to our generous patrons and community members for your donations. If you are interested in helping us continue this program, please consider donating any kind of non-perishable food item at the library. Items most popular are canned meat, breakfast bars, condiments, pantry staples, and hearty soups. Thank you in advance! Items can be dropped off during regular library hours.
Registration not required