Take Your Child to the Library Day

Art work by  Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

Today's the day - the 9th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day

It's celebrated around the country.

Take some time and visit your local library. Check out all they have to offer.

Although we love books, libraries aren't just about books anymore.

Do they check out cake pans? Snow Shoes? Board Games? Museum Passes? Tools?

 What kind of programs do they host? Movie Nights? Board Game Nights? Cooking Classes? Wildlife Presentations? 

Summer might be our busiest time of year, but host programs all year round. And we like to see you all year round.

If you don't have a library card, it's easy to sign up. Just bring something official with your address on it. Funding for libraries depend upon the number of people using the library (Checking out materials and coming to programs) and the amount of cardholders. Every little bit helps. 

So head to the library today and see what amazing things your library does!

Take some photos of the library and use the official hashtag: #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay 

Happy National Library Week!

It's National Library Week!

I'm hoping that everyone goes out to visit their public library this week.

 If you don't have a card, please get one.

And then check out a handful (or more) of books or other items.

Attend a program while you're there - check out the newsletter for all the details.

Both having a card and checking out items really helps your library grow. We use those statistics to ask for more money for books. We can't get more money for books if the circulation is decreasing (and we're on a nation wide decreasing trend). 

Did you know:

Libraries offer tons of programs all year round, but especially in the summer.

Libraries often have discounted tickets to local museums that you can check out.
We work with community organizations to help support the town/city

We are not places of quiet

We have tons of programs for people of ALL ages, not just story times.

We have a variety of programs to match the community: game clubs, food programs, local history, and so much more.

We're NOT just about books but of course we like books.

If you haven't been to your local library in a while, this week is the perfect time to stop in and say hello!