It's National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide - and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge @ your library.
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is celebrating National Library Week in several ways. All events are free and open to the public.
"Everyday, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities," says Jessica MacPhail, Library Director. "At our library, people of all backgrounds can come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, to do research with the assistance of a trained professional, to find good books to read, to get a job or to find homework help, or to search the Internet for information."
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
For more information, visit the Racine Public Library at 75 Seventh Street; call 262.636.9217, or visit the online library at www.racinelibrary.info.
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is celebrating National Library Week in several ways. All events are free and open to the public.
- Children ages 11 and younger are invited to participate in the Culver's drawing contest throughout the month of April. Drawing sheets may be picked up from the Youth Services Department at the Racine Public Library. Children are encouraged to draw book characters they would like to meet at the library. Every child who completes a drawing will receive a "Be Our Guest" coupon for a free single scoop of frozen custard from Culver's and be entered into a random drawing to win additional prizes from Culver's, including a kickball and mini lantern. Drawings will be displayed at the Racine Public Library through the month of April.
- The annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is being held Friday, April 11 from 3-5pm (Members only); Saturday, April 12 from 1-5pm; and Sunday, April 13 from 2-5pm.
- The Eloquent Author School of Writing will host a writers' workshop entitled "Time to Write: No Excuses!" on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is suggested; call 262.636.9217.
- Join fellow poetry enthusiasts at JavaVino Wine and Coffee Shop, 424 Main St., on Thursday, April 17 from 7-9 p.m. for the library's monthly Poetry Roundtable.
- Award-winning Poet and Authoer David Kherdian will be the featured guest at a poetry reading and informal reception at the library on Friday, April 18 from 4-6 p.m. The author will be signing books and his books will be available for purchase.
- Families with children ages 3-8 are invited Saturday Stories, a family story and craft event at JavaVino Coffee shop on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- The Racine Public Library Foundation Emily Lee Awards Lunch will be held on Sunday, April 20 at the Racine Marriott, at 1pm. Tickets are $35 each; tables of 8 are $250. Contact Jessica MacPhail, 262.636.9252, for more information.
"Everyday, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities," says Jessica MacPhail, Library Director. "At our library, people of all backgrounds can come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, to do research with the assistance of a trained professional, to find good books to read, to get a job or to find homework help, or to search the Internet for information."
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
For more information, visit the Racine Public Library at 75 Seventh Street; call 262.636.9217, or visit the online library at www.racinelibrary.info.
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