This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Library Week. Begun in 1958, it is a time to celebrate all things library.
Libraries have much to offer the community in terms of education, recreation and learning. During this week alone let’s see what the Chili Public Library has to offer.
On Monday April 14 the library welcomed families to read to therapy dogs at our Tales for Tails! Program. It was a very popular program drawing in over 50 people.
Also on Monday teenagers took part in the library’s Decorate a Drawstring Bag for ages 10-18.
On Tuesday, April 14th the library welcomes spring with a Spring Craft with Deb Coller program. The program is being held at 10 am and again at 11 am for ages 4-12.
In Jest, a comedy and variety show will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 11 am. This show is for all ages and no registration is required.
Books 'N' Nibbles, a book discussion for children in grades 1-3 will be held on Thursday, April 17 at 4-4:45 pm. We will be celebrating National Poetry Month by reading Take Me Out of the Bathtub by Alan Katz. Please call the library at 889-2200 x 321 to let us know if you will be coming.
Thursday evening the library is offering Family Movie Night! at 6:30 pm. It is a time to come and enjoy a family movie! Popcorn will be provided. No registration required. For information on the movie title call 889-2200 x321.
The library will be holding an Earth Day/Arbor Day program on Saturday, April 19 at 10 am. Where children ages 2-12 will come hear earth day stories, do a craft and take home their own tree to plant! This program is full.
During the week the library estimates to have over 1,600 people visit the library, with over 7,300 items being borrowed from the library, and staff responding to over 430 reference questions. A typical week in the life of a community library.
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