National Library Week and National Library Workers Day

Join the circle of knowledge @ your library: celebrate National Library Week April 13-19 and National Library Workers Day, April 15th at the Kasson Public Library. It’s National Library Week and National Library Workers Day, 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 Kasson Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by two major events. The first event an Open House 3:00-5:00 on Tuesday, April 15 honors Library Director Bonnie Adams as National Library Workers Day local receipent chosen by the Friends of the Kasson Library. NLWD is also a day when library staff can educate library users about the knowledge, skills and qualifications of library employees, the kinds of work they do, the necessary services they provide.

The second will be Minnesota's Sesqicentennial banner displayed on Friday, April 18 at the library. The Dodge County Historical Society and the Kasson Public Library have partnered to honor this 150 year milestone in Minnesota's history. Look for the flyers and posters for more information.

“Everyday, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities,” says Library Director Bonnie Adams “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 get a job or to find homework help

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. Library use is up nationwide among all types of library users, continuing a decade-long trend, and it’s easy to see why. Libraries are places where everyone can go to discover the world. People of all ages visit the library for entertainment, self-help or to find their place in the community. With free resources like books, magazines, DVDs and computer and wifi access, libraries help people find new jobs, do better in school, tackle projects and learn new ways to improve their health.

What makes the library unique is access to trained professionals – librarians – to help people find and interpret the information they need to make a difference in their lives. Our libraries also help keep us connected, providing a space for people of all ages, classes and races to come together, while keeping us connected to events and people around the world. It’s where people can keep up with world events or research where to volunteer locally.

For more information, visit the Kasson Public Library at 16 1st Avenue, Kasson, Minnesota 55944; call 507.634.7615 or see the library’s Web site at http://www.kassonpubliclibrary.blogspot.com/ Libraries hours are Mondays & Wednesdays 10-7; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-6; Fridays 10-5; Saturdays 10-12(closed after Memorial Day for the summer).

What can you discover? National Library Week is the perfect time to find out. Join your family, friends and community. Join the circle of knowledge @ your library.