"There's More to the Story:" Celebrate National Library Week (April 23-29)
We are excited though about our upcoming
events, and we hope you can join us.
National
Library Week began in 1958 and was launched to highlight the essential role
libraries, librarians, and library staff play in transforming lives and
strengthening communities. The theme this year is “There’s More to the Story,”
bringing awareness to the other services and programs we offer in addition to
books and journals.
Here is a schedule of events and activities recognizing
particular aspects of library work and some fun stuff. Please join us in any or
all of these events!
- Monday, April
24:
Right to
Read Day is a National Day of Action supporting the right to read. The
ALA’s
State of America's Libraries Report is released, including the Top
Ten Most Challenged Books of 2022. Create
your own READ poster! It’s easy and fun. Check out how to submit your selfie
and be featured on our Library Wall and our social media platforms.
- Tuesday, April
25:
Banned
Books Panel will be held at the Portage County Public Library –
Pineries Room – 6:15-7:45 p.m. It’s also National Library Workers Day, a day
for patrons to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library
workers. How do you show your appreciation for your library staff? Drop
them a quick note to say you appreciate the work they do!
- Wednesday, April
26:
National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate
library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who
are meeting their patrons where they are
- Thursday, April 27: Poem
in your Pocket Day! Stop by the Circulation Desk (CCC 130) or Reference
Room (CCC 104) and collect a poem to share with a friend or stranger. Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
- Friday, April
28: READ
poster wall. Stop by the CCC 130 Circulation Area to see your read
poster on our wall of fame! Library Newsletter will be released in the
upcoming days.
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