Blood Drives

Blood Drives

   

THE NOVEMBER BLOOD DRIVE IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th FROM 9:30 TO 1:30. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE 26th.

  

Current Status: Blood Crisis!

The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade.

Linked is a story that CBS aired about the Red Cross announcing a national blood supply CRISIS. Doctors are having to choose between 2 patients; who receives blood and who has to wait. Please watch this video if you would like to learn more.

How do I register?

Click here to register online to give blood.

We recommend registering to save your spot and limit wait time. Walk-Ins are always welcome. The Blood Drives will be in the Knox Community Rooms. 

Fine Forgiveness

Give blood during any of the five blood drives at the Baxter County Library in 2022 and receive a credit to forgive up to $25 in Library fines per donation.

Important Information to Note:

  • Up to $25 per blood donation

  • Receive a credit up to 5 times (max. $125 / $25 for each blood donation at the Library).

  • Make sure to keep your ticket given to you at time of donation. This ticket will be turned in to the Circulation Desk in exchange for a fine credit.

  • Only the fines currently accrued on your account may be forgiven. This does not apply to any future fines. 

  • Credit expires 1 week after donation was given. We recommend using it right away so nothing is lost.

  • Donors can “pay it forward” to help a friend or stranger

  • Donors can split payment between 2 accounts only (ex. $10 on your account, $15 on another)

  • Credits only apply when blood is donated at the Library blood drives.

Upcoming Drives

American Red Cross Blood Drive

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Baxter County Library
Room: Knox Community Room A + B combined
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Donating blood can save lives.  The Baxter County Library will provide library fine forgiveness of up to $25 for your donation.  If you do not have fines you can "pay it forward" by taking your card to the circulation desk and asking the

Questions?

With any questions about Fine Forgiveness, please contact the Baxter County Library at (870) 580-0980.

With any question about Blood Drive logistics or for help with signing up, please contact Jamie Hunter at (479) 957-8109 or jamie.hunter@redcross.org.