Celebrate National Library Week
It's National Library Week! This year's theme is Libraries Transform, reminding everyone that libraries offer more than just books for the people in their communities. Libraries are centers for creativity, expression, and learning; they offer access to the tools, technology, and training essential to the economic and cultural lives of their communities. The American Library Association encourages everyone to help spread the library love.
Ways to Celebrate
1. Visit your library.
Head to your public, school, or academic library during National Library Week to see what's new and take part in the celebration. Libraries across the country are participating, including NYPL!
2. Show your support for libraries on social media.
During National Library Week, share the graphic above on Facebook and Twitter to show your support for libraries. Use the hashtag #NLW16 and #LibrariesTransform to join the conversation. You can also find more graphics and ways to share on the I Love Libraries website.
It's National Library Week! Why do you love libraries? http://on.nypl.org/1qEqJUC
Posted by NYPL The New York Public Library on Monday, April 11, 2016
It's National Library Week! Why do you love libraries? https://t.co/KEocl5Atb1 #NLW16 #LibrariesTransform pic.twitter.com/lczclb1ppv
— NY Public Library (@nypl) April 11, 2016
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