Winter Pen Pals

Registration

Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate.

Stay connected this winter with an out-of-state pen pal! Join Bexley Public Library as we partner with Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont. Patrons of all ages can register and participate by filling out THIS FORM.

When registration closes, library staff will match registrants, and you'll receive your pen pal's name, as well as a little bit of information about them. Return your letter to the library and we'll mail it to Pierson Library to distribute to your pen pal, and we'll notify you when a letter from your pen pal is ready for pick up at Bexley Public Library. Libraries will send mail back and forth every two weeks.

Please note that by signing up for Winter Pen Pals, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions:

The role of the libraries involved in the Winter Pen Pals program is to encourage connection between library patrons across states. The libraries assume no responsibility for the content of letters sent or actions taken between Pen Pal participants. We hope you come to this in the spirit of respect, curiosity, kindness, and openness. Respectful and appropriate language are the expectations, there is no space for hate speech/derogatory comments.

Space is limited; please register by January 12. 

January 2-12: Registration for patrons of all-ages. 

January 13-21: Library staff will pair pen pals and reach out to all participants.

January 22: Starting this day, patrons can pick up their Pen Pal Packets at the library. Packets include pen pal information, paper, envelopes, and suggested writing topics.

February-March: Patrons are encouraged to write at least 2 letters to their pen pals; Bexley Public Library staff will mail them and notify you when we receive your letters. 

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