How Red River Community Corps Helps Libraries Expand Their Reach
Libraries across Oklahoma face a familiar challenge: growing community needs without growing budgets. Red River Community Corps steps in to help bridge that gap. Through AmeriCorps service, Red River has partnered with libraries to strengthen literacy, expand programming and help institutions connect more deeply with the people they serve.
Red River Community Corps can be a key resource for libraries looking to boost their impact through innovative programming, expanded outreach and dedicated support.
What Is Red River Community Corps?
Red River Community Corps is an AmeriCorps program that supports organizations — including libraries — by funding community members to serve with local organizations to increase capacity, develop new initiatives and make services more accessible to the local community. Whether a library wants to enhance literacy offerings, strengthen outreach or reach new audiences, Red River members provide hands-on support that leads to measurable change.
How Red River Has Strengthened Library Programs
Libraries that have partnered with Red River Community Corps have expanded programming, incorporated ideas and help bring new initiatives to life.
More Literacy Programming: AmeriCorps members can help create and run literacy programs for learners of all ages. This support gives libraries the ability to offer reading-focused events, activities and curriculum that otherwise might not fit within staff capacity.
Reading Programs for All Ages: From early readers to adults, Red River members can support or lead reading initiatives that encourage participation and inspire a love of learning at every stage.
Community Outreach Events: With help from Red River, libraries can expand their presence beyond their walls. Members may plan, promote and support outreach events that introduce library services to new audiences and deepen community connections.
Adult and Teen Literacy Support: Members have also assisted with both textual and digital literacy. They offer one-on-one tutoring that helps patrons improve reading proficiency, navigate technology and confidently access the online resources modern libraries provide.
These examples represent just a snapshot of what’s possible. Each partnership can be customized to support the goals that matter most.
Our Impact
To date, Red River Community Corps has contributed more than 14,000 service hours through 28 AmeriCorps members serving in libraries across Oklahoma, forming six strong community partnerships that reflect the program’s growing commitment to literacy, community engagement and long-term support for library systems statewide.
Become a Red River Partner Site
Libraries thrive when they have the support needed to offer strong literacy programs, technology access and community engagement opportunities. Red River Community Corps supports the hands-on service members who make that possible.