On a crisp November afternoon, the LINC Library Innovation Center hums with energy. At one table, a group of neighbors thread needles and swap fabric scraps, finishing handmade gifts just in time for the holidays. Down the hall, a digital design workshop sparks curiosity as participants learn to layer graphics in Photoshop, turning simple images into keepsakes. It is not a school classroom or a community center—it is the library. And for many in Greeley, it has become a reason to be thankful.
Libraries have long been symbols of knowledge, but LINC has reimagined what a library can mean to a community. Inside its modern space, gratitude flows in many directions: parents grateful for storytimes that spark a love of reading, students grateful for technology and quiet study spaces, and adults grateful for workshops that open doors to new skills without barriers. The programs do more than fill calendars—they create a culture of lifelong learning that stretches across generations.
A Creative Space to Finish What’s Started
Early in the month, LINC hosts its Craft Catch-Up, an event that encourages residents to bring half-done projects—knitting, sewing, card-making, or scrapbooking—and finally bring them to life. The library provides sewing machines, tools, and plenty of space, while participants contribute encouragement, conversation, and inspiration.
The event is less about perfect projects and more about carving out time for creativity. Neighbors exchange techniques, share supplies, and leave with renewed confidence. In a season when gratitude often centers on family and traditions, Craft Catch-Up reflects another kind of thankfulness: appreciation for time, space, and the chance to create.
Learning in the Digital Age
At the end of November, LINC’s Create-o-Matic: Digital Design Series brings another dimension to learning. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to professional design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The session focuses on creating a personalized photo wallet, teaching attendees how to prepare files for sublimation printing.
The program lowers barriers that often accompany digital learning. By pairing instruction with a project that produces a tangible keepsake, participants leave not only with new knowledge but also with something meaningful to hold in their hands. Education becomes approachable, practical, and inspiring.
By offering these opportunities at no cost, LINC allows residents to develop skills that may evolve into hobbies, career paths, or simple moments of personal expression. It represents one more reason for the community to be thankful: education that is accessible to all.
A Place for Every Stage of Life
These programs are just glimpses of what occurs at LINC each week. Toddlers gather for storytime that sparks imagination. Teens explore the makerspace, coding kits, or collaborative study rooms. Adults seek guidance on everything from resume writing to 3D printing. Seniors join book clubs and workshops that keep them connected and engaged.
In every corner of the building, the theme remains consistent: learning extends across a lifetime, and gratitude deepens when knowledge is shared.
For families without access to sewing machines, design software, or even reliable internet, LINC provides more than resources—it provides equity. It levels the playing field and ensures that residents of Greeley, regardless of circumstance, can learn, create, and thrive.
More Than Just a Library
As November invites reflection, LINC emerges as more than a building filled with books. It functions as a community hub, a gathering place, and a reminder of what is possible when access to education and creativity is open to all. The gratitude it inspires is not abstract—it is embedded in the daily lives of the people it serves.
A mother grateful for the way her child discovers the magic of stories.
A retiree grateful for the opportunity to finish a project or try a new craft.
A student grateful for free technology that supports their studies.
Each moment adds another page to the ongoing story of gratitude at LINC.
An Open Invitation
In a season centered on appreciation, LINC stands as a gift to its community. With programs that nurture creativity, technology that opens new doors, and a space where everyone belongs, it represents a form of gratitude in action.
This November, the LINC Library Innovation Center extends its invitation to all ages to explore something new within its walls—whether through books, skills, or connections. Many leave with more than they came for, carrying with them both knowledge and a renewed sense of thankfulness. Find additional information at mylibrary.us/LINC/ or by visiting LINC Library Innovation Center, 501 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631.
Libraries have long been symbols of knowledge, but LINC has reimagined what a library can mean to a community.