Celebrate National Library Week
April 14, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Parenting
Did you know that it’s National Library Week? April 13-19, 2008 are the official dates for National Library Week this year. Why not celebrate by visiting your local library with your children and picking out some new books?
Not only that, but Tuesday, April 15, 2008 is National Library Workers Day. Why not say a special thank you to your local or school librarian for all the hard work they do?
National Library Day and National Library Workers Day are sponsored by the American Libarary Association. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of National Library Day and Julie Andrews was named the Honorary Chair of National Library Week 2008. You can watch her public service announcements below.
Don’t forget that the library usually has an extensive selection of movies on VHS & DVD, music on CD & Cassette and my personal favorite; audiobooks on CD & Cassette, which are a great way to alleviate the stress of a long commute to/from work. If your local library doesn’t have the title you want, other libraries in the network can loan their titles and ship them to your local library.
One caveat regarding their CDs & DVDs; you may have to clean them using the proper solution or product as they see a lot of use and fingerprints on the disc surface may cause it skip, freeze or not play correctly.
Lastly, the library is a great way to gauge whether you want to buy something for your personal collection to enjoy time and time again.
You’re absolutely right, Scott! Thanks for the reminders!