Turn existing library programs into consistently attended community events
Help patrons discover and attend existing library programs through simple personalized text messages - no app download required.
No apps, no spam, just results.
Libraries already run great programs. GatherScout helps more people discover, remember, and attend them through personalized text reminders without adding extra workload for staff.
Designed to fill the events you already run
Increase Attendance
Help more patrons discover, remember, and attend recurring library programs.
Personalized Event Discovery
Members only receive updates for the programs and topics they care about.
No App Required
Simple SMS reminders work directly from any phone without downloads or logins.
Reduce Promotion Work
Automate recurring event reminders without adding more manual marketing tasks for staff.
A visual text, then a tap to the full details
People get a branded text with the events most relevant to them, plus a link to a page with full details. No app, no login.
⚡ 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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The community members you most want to reach, reached where they already are
Get reminders for story times, kids activities, summer reading events, and family programs.
Stay updated on STEM workshops, gaming nights, tutoring sessions, and volunteer opportunities.
Discover book clubs, technology classes, career workshops, and local community events.
Receive simple reminders for social gatherings, wellness programs, educational talks, and recurring events.
Stay informed about volunteer opportunities, local partnerships, and community engagement events.
Subscribe only to the events and topics they actually care about without downloading another app.
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
No. GatherScout works entirely through simple text messages, so patrons can subscribe and receive reminders without downloading anything.
Libraries can promote recurring programs, workshops, story times, volunteer opportunities, community events, classes, book clubs, and more.
No. GatherScout works alongside your existing calendar and promotion tools to help more patrons discover and attend events.
Patrons can subscribe to the topics and programs they care about through QR code at Library or link on website.
No. Libraries upload events once, and GatherScout automates recurring reminders and notifications.
Yes. Patrons only receive updates related to the programs and interests they select.
Text messages are more immediate and are often seen faster than traditional email newsletters, helping improve event awareness and attendance.
No. GatherScout is designed to be simple for library staff to use without adding operational complexity.
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.
Help more people discover and attend your events
See a live demo built around your community's programs. Setup is simple and there is no app for patrons to download.