Time to Celebrate National Library Week April 12 - 18, 2009!
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance presented 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 and support.
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to celebrate National Library Week with festivities and programs for all ages. Most Library locations will offer family-oriented programs to celebrate the week.
National Library Week only comes around annually, so this is the only chance to catch the fun until next year. Visit a local Library location, celebrate National Library Week, and enjoy everything your Library has to offer.
For a full schedule of National Library Week branch activities,
visit toledolibrary.org, or call any local Library location.
MAIN LIBRARY
YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo present Healthy Kids Day
(Sa) April 18, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A fun day of nutrition, fitness, safety, wellness and brain health for kids and their families!
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY-MAIN
Spring Fling @ Your Library
(M) April 13, 2:30 p.m. Grades K-6
(W) April 15, 2:30 p.m. Grades K-6
Join us during spring break for some puppet tales and crafts.
BIRMINGHAM BRANCH
How well do you know your library?
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 5-12
Think you know Birmingham Branch Library the best? Show us by identifying the everyday library objects in this week’s trivia contest.
Shrinky Dink Art
(T) April 14, 4 p.m. Grades K-5
Stop by and use our magical supplies to make Shrinky Dink masterpieces!
HEATHERDOWNS BRANCH
RuneScape
(T) April 14, 4 - 5 p.m. Grades 6-12
Celebrate by joining us in the Computer Lab for an hour of uninterrupted RuneScape action. Open to the first 10 participants.
HOLLAND BRANCH
Happy Earth Day to You!
(Sa) April 18, 10:30 a.m. Grades K-5
Get tips on being good to our planet while enjoying a tasty cup of dirt. Registration is required and begins 4/6/2009. 419.259.5240
KENT BRANCH
National Library Week – Family Feud
(M) April 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Kids vs. Parents in the DVD version of the classic game show. Guaranteed to be filled with fun and excitement. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and begins 3/16/2009. 419.259.5283
Celebrate National Library Week!
April 13 - April 18, noon - 5:30 p.m.
There will be contests and activities all week for children to enjoy. Don't forget to check out a special book featuring libraries to read at home!
Inspired: Voices of Youth
April 14 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of creativity inspired by the incredible life of Art Tatum with written works and musical performances provided by the Madd Poets Society.
The Madd Poets Society is a renowned literary arts organization for inspiring poets. Youth from all over the Toledo area create original works through this incredible program. The performance will include a variety of creative expressions. Bring the entire family to enjoy this lively event. Light refreshments will be served.
LAGRANGE BRANCH
Lagrange Library's Trivia Contest
April 13 - April 18, 12:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Try our trivia contest. See how much you really know about Lagrange's collection and its history. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
LOCKE BRANCH
National Library Week Contest
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. Grades K-5
Take a guess in our contest. Guess correctly and win a prize!
MAUMEE BRANCH
Pippin Puppets
(T) April 14, 7 p.m.
These well-known professional puppeteers will entertain us with 'Funny Bunnies,' a delightful show about some adventuresome rabbits.
OREGON BRANCH
Fear Factor Feast
(Sa) April 18, 2 p.m. Grades 5-12
Do you dare try the food? Prizes will be given to the bravest contestants!
POINT PLACE BRANCH
Mystery at Frogwarts
(T) April 14, 7 p.m.
Local mystery theater group 'Random Acts' will present 'Mystery at Frogwarts,' a funny, interactive play for the whole family. Registration is required and begins 3/16/2008. 419.259.5390
SANGER BRANCH LIBRARY
National Library Week Deweypalooza Scavenger Hunt
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. - Close
Follow a cast of characters through the stacks... if you can navigate the Dewey Decimal System, you'll find out how the story ends and win a piece of candy.
National Library Week: Top 10
(W) April 15, 9 a.m. - Close Grades 6-12
List your Top 10 favorite books, stories, magazines, authors, Web sites that have to do with reading. Return to the Information Desk for a tasty treat!
SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
Bookmarks Galore!
April 13 - April 18, noon Grades K-4
Visit anytime this week and make a bookmark!
How Well Do You Know Your Library?
April 13 - April 18, noon
Both adults and children can enter for a chance to win a grand prize!
A Pizza Party with West Toledo Branch!
(Th) April 16, 4 p.m. Grades 5-12
Join us for pizza and fun. We will meet and greet the young people from the West Toledo Branch through the magic of video teleconferencing!
SYLVANIA BRANCH LIBRARY
Frog Follies
(M) April 13, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Jeepers creepers, take a look at those leapers. Join Mary Leugers and Sandy Gratop of TOPS for a jumpin' fun time as we celebrate with books, movies, a puppet show and a craft. Registration is required. 419.882.2089
Worlds Connect @ Your Library
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grades 6-12
Take our quiz and if you get 100%, you'll be eligible to win the book of your choice.
TOLEDO HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
Worlds Connect @ Your Library
(T) April 14, 7 p.m.
See beautiful, traditional Mexican dances presented by the members of 'El Corazon de Mexico.' Refreshments will be served.
WASHINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
Worlds Connect @ the Library
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. Grades K-5
Stop by to see our display, visit the activity tables and enter our contest.
From the Page to the Stage...
April 13 - April 18, 9 a.m. - Close Grades 6-12
Teens can nominate the books they would like to see translated to television or the movies. A prize drawing will be held at week’s end.
WATERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
Clowning Around for National Library Week!
(Sa) April 18, 2 p.m. Ages All
Celebrate with a clown, stories, balloon animals and books to check out! Refreshments and other fun, too, for the whole family! Registration is required and begins 3/30/2009. 419.878.3055
WEST TOLEDO BRANCH LIBRARY
Leyla & Lapis Lazuli Dance Ensemble
(M) April 13, 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of Middle Eastern Dance as Leyla & Lapis Lazuli Dance Ensemble perform traditional folk dances.
Pizza Party
(Th) April 16, 4 p.m. Grades 6-12
Join us for pizza and fun. We will meet and greet the young people from the South Branch through the magic of teleconferencing! Registration
is required and begins 4/1/2009. 419.259.5290
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Press Release Contact Phone: 419.259.5381
Organization Name: Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Website or Link: www.toledolibrary.org
Organization Address: Toledo, OH