National Library Week is April 11-17, 2010 
This week, schools, campuses and communities across the country celebrate National Library Week, a time to remind the public about the contribution libraries, librarians and library workers make to their communities every day.
The Kasso
n Library is celebrating National Library Week with the Friends of the Library hosting an Open House at the Library Wednesday, April 14 1-2:30 pm. Children's Librarian Ingvild Herfindahl has been chosen as this year's recipient of the National Library Worker for 2010. Ingvild has worked for the library for two years. Previous year's receipents have been Bonnie Adams, Mary Kramer, Donna Kirchgatter, and Paula Talbert.“Libraries are the heart of every community and our library helps our community thrive,” says Library Director Bonnie Adams. In today’s tough economy, libraries offer free resources to help people find jobs and learn new skills. People of all ages and backgrounds find entertainment, develop skills and come to find their place in the community. People gather for book discussions, for storytime with their children or to look for employment. Our library helps the community thrive.
Keith Richards, lead singer of the Rolling Stones, has a surprising interest in books and libraries. He once said: 'When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God and the public library, which belongs to you. The public library is a great equalizer.'
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.
How can the library help you thrive? National Library Week is the perfect time to find out. Communities thrive @ your library.
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