What a busy week! National Library Week was a blast here at the library. We had a great time with all of the Wellman Elementary classes. We enjoyed talking to them about our library and how libraries are transforming. The students had fun exploring the library, enjoying a “Book Buffet,” checking out our online resources, and more. Continue reading
Celebrate
National Library Workers Day
Today is National Library Workers Day. Librarians work hard to provide the community with not only great books, but wonderful programming and resources. Be sure to stop in the library today and say “Hi!” to our librarians.
National Library Week!
We love libraries every week of the year, but this week we are celebrating National Library Week. Each year we host classes from Wellman Elementary to teach them all about what we have at the library and encourage their love of reading. We love it and look forward to it each year!
Be sure to stop by the library this week and celebrate with us!!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The city of Wellman’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is coming up. Be sure to join in the fun!
Did You Know?
Fun Fact: Today is National Freedom of Information Day.
“Freedom of Information (FOI) Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison, who is widely regarded as the Father of the Constitution and as the foremost advocate for openness in government.
Each year, the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award are presented by the American Library Association on Freedom of Information Day to recognize those individuals or groups that have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information and the public’s right to know.
Source: the American Library Association
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
Attention Kids: they’re at it again! Thing One and Thing Two are taking over the library! In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday month, during March come in each day and see if you can spot them hiding in our library. Each day you will be entered in a drawing for prizes!
World Read Aloud Day
Today is World Read Aloud Day!
“World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words and creates a community of readers taking action to show the world that the right to literacy belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 100 countries thanks to people like you who participate and spread the word across the globe!”
Source: Lit World
Will You Try a Blind Date?
We librarians are no masters of romance and matchmaking for people isn’t our thing, but we can definitely match you with a great book!
Are you tired of reading the same style book? Feel like you’re stuck in a rut and looking for something new? Come into the library in February and try a blind date with a book!
Starting February 1 until Valentines’, check out our display and pick your blind date.
Remember to Join Us Tonight!
Don’t forget to join us for a reception celebrating our patrons who took on our “Read 100 Book Challenge” we set last year. We appreciate everyone who tried our challenge! Whether you hit your goal or not, join us for refreshments this evening from 5:00-6:00 at the library!
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