Celebrate National Library Week @ your library!

April 8-14, 2012 

The Mommies Network celebrates

National Library Week

Credit http://www.atyourlibrary.org/national-library-week

Every day across the country, libraries open their doors to everyone: students, parents, seniors, teachers, writers, artists, job seekers, entrepreneurs, readers, gamers, movie lovers and travel buffs.

Without librarians, I wouldn't be a writer today."
See what best-selling author and Honorary Chair of National Library Week, Brad Meltzer, has to say about the impact of libraries on his life.
Head to your library this week to see what's new and take part in the celebration.   Libraries across the country are participating.

Online Events You belong @ your library Six Word Story Sweepstakes Share your story of why you belong at your library by composing a six word story for National Library Week! Tweet your story at #nlw6words, for a chance to win a copy of Honorary Chair of National Library Week Brad Meltzer's Decoded season 1. Check out the six word story sweepstakes for more information and examples.

Other Events During National Library Week

• Top Ten List of  Frequently Challenged Books - released in State of America’s Library Report (Monday, April 9)
• National Library Workers Day (Tuesday, April 10)
• National Bookmobile Day (Wednesday, April 11)
• Support Teen Literature Day (Thursday, April 12)

About National Library Week

National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use.
Connect with your kids @ your library
Check out our Family Activity Guide for ideas on how you can spend quality family time at your library.