Brumback sets Nat’l Library Week events

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The Brumback Library joins libraries in schools, campuses, and communities throughout the United States as they celebrate the dynamic changes which are taking place in today’s libraries. During National Library Week, April 10-15, the changing role of libraries, librarians, and library workers will be highlighted.

Libraries of all types are evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Today, libraries are creative and engaging life-long centers of learning where patrons can discover new technologies, participate in a special program, or simply read and relax with a newspaper, a magazine, or a good book. In keeping with the American Library Association’s theme, libraries, literally and figuratively, transform lives.

“Service to the community has always been the focus of our library,” said Brumback Director John Carr. “We serve over 28,000 registered Van Wert County residents of all ages, as well as students and the public at large as they pursue a myriad of research, informational, and recreational needs.

“The resources, services, and programming efforts which we provide are well used,” he added.

This year’s week-long National Library Week celebration will include the following activities:

Monday, April 10

Main Library

9 a.m. – Vantage Preschool Story Time

6:30 p.m. – Family Story Night – Guest Reader, Brumback Library Trustee Linda Bagley

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department

Willshire Library

6 p.m. – Story Time

6-8 p.m. – Open House

Wren Library

1 p.m. – Story Time

Tuesday, April 11

Main Library

10 a.m. – Infant and Toddler Story Time

10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time

11 a.m.— Calvary Preschool Story Time

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department

4-6 p.m. – National Library Week Children’s Party (Preregistration required)

Middle Point Library

5-7 p.m. – Open House

Walk-in Crafts

Wren Library

6-8 p.m. – Open House

Wednesday, April 12

Main Library

9 a.m. – Story Time at Wee Care Learning Center

10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department

Thursday, April 13

Main Library

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department

Convoy Branch

7 p.m. – Family Story and Craft Night with guest readers Tona King and Jane Poling

6-7:30 p.m. – Open House

Middle Point Branch

1 p.m. – Story Time

Ohio City Branch

6-8 p.m. – Open House

6:30 p.m. –Family Story Time

Friday, April 14

Main Library

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department

Saturday, April 15

Main Library

Walk-in crafts offered throughout the day in the Children’s Department