National Library Week, April 11 - 17!

The American Library Association's website says it best:  "Libraries are the heart of their communities."  Yes, indeed!  Where can you get a book or movie for free, use the computer to print out a plane ticket's boarding pass, type a resume, send an e-mail to a friend AND read the New York Times?  The Library!

This year's theme is Communities Thrive @ Your Library.  Here are some dates to keep in mind:

• April is School Library Month
• Monday, April 12 - "The State of America's Libraries" report will be released.
• Tuesday, April 13 - Celebrate ALA-APA's National Library Workers Day
• Wednesday, April 14 - Celebrate the first annual National Bookmobile Day
• Wednesday, April 14- ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom will release the “Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2009” list. Visit the Banned Books Week website.  See a list of the most frequently banned and challenged books on ALA's website.
• Thursday, April 15 - Celebrate YALSA's Support Teen Literature Day

To learn more, please visit the ALA website and help us celebrate National Libraries Week!