Help more patrons discover and attend the programs you already run
Gather Scout sends visual text messages that inform patrons about upcoming library events, storytimes, workshops, and community services.
No apps, no spam, just results.
Libraries offer incredible community programs, but traditional email newsletters get buried and social media algorithms hide your posts from local patrons.
Direct, accessible communication for your whole community
High Engagement
98% open rates ensure your storytimes, book clubs, and technology workshops reach your community directly.
Patron Convenience
No apps to download. Patrons opt in easily via SMS and receive visual updates with key details.
Increased Attendance
Send timely visual reminders 24-48 hours before events to turn interest into turnout.
Simple, visual texts that patrons love receiving
Deliver clear event details, photos, and calendar links straight to mobile phones.
⚡ This is the live product, not a screenshot. Click the link in the message above to see how visual cards load instantly.
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Who subscribes to library text updates?
Looking for youth storytimes, weekend activities, and summer reading events.
Interested in book discussions, tech help sessions, and cultural talks.
Up and running without adding to anyone's plate
People subscribe
People opt in by texting your number, clicking a link, scanning a QR code, or using a signup form embedded on your site.
You add events
Paste the event's web address and the card builds itself. Customize as needed.
You send visual texts
Schedule a message weekly or send as needed. Messages get more personalized as subscribers engage.
More people attend
Direct text messages build awareness, so your events draw bigger crowds.
Your flyers get thrown out. Your emails go unread. Texts get opened.
Email open rates for government and nonprofit communications sit under 20%. Text messages are known to reach open rates near 98%, because people read their texts.
The things libraries ask first
Patrons text a keyword to your dedicated number or scan a QR code at the front desk.
Yes. Gather Scout respects patron privacy and complies with text messaging guidelines and TCPA regulations.
Have questions before scheduling a demo?
We're a real team in Avon Lake, Ohio, and happy to answer questions about how Gather Scout would work for your library. Send us a note and we'll respond within one business day.
Ready to increase library program attendance?
Schedule a demo with Gather Scout to see visual text messaging in action.