The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling will join
libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating
National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians,
and library workers.
Libraries today are more than repositories for books and
other resources. They are deeply committed to the places where their patrons
live, work and study – trusted places where everyone in the community can
gather to reconnect and reengage with each other to enrich and shape the
community and address local issues. Whether through offering e-books and
computer classes, resources for job seekers or continuing education programs
for adults, library staff members listen to the community they serve, and they
respond.
The Ohio County Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by offering special programs, displays, and activities, including
a fine free week. From April 14-20,
patrons may return overdue books without penalty.
The library is also hosting its Spring Book Sale from
Tuesday, April 16 through Saturday, April 20. Cookbooks, craft books,
magazines, mysteries, children’s books and videos will be among the offerings.
Best sellers will be priced at $1.00 and up, hardbacks will sell for $1.00,
paperbacks for 50¢, magazines for 10¢, audio books and books on CD for $1.00,
and DVDs for $1.00. The hours for the book sale will be Tuesday-Thursday, 9 AM
to 8:30 PM; Friday 10 AM to 4:30 PM; and Saturday, 9 AM t
o 4:30 PM. Call the
library at 304-232-0244 for additional information.
Special programs during the week
will focus on the National Library Week theme: Communities Matter @ your
library. On Tuesday April 16 at noon, Dr. Chuck Julian of the West Virginia
Library Commission, will host a special Lunch With Books program reviewing the
rich history of the Ohio County Public Library, the oldest tax supported
library in the state of West Virginia.
Dr. Julian will trace the origins of the current library back to the mid and
late 19th century. The celebration will continue with a special Friday, April 19 at noon Lunch With Books program called “LibraryMemories.” Hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, the program will feature shared memories and thoughts about the importance of libraries as well as poems and other writings about libraries and the love of reading. Patrons will be invited to share their own memories of any library that may have impacted their lives.
Wednesday April 17 is National Bookmobile Day. As the first
state library to operate a bookmobile, the OCPL will celebrate by decorating
the library van for the day, and by setting up a display about its ongoing
outreach services, which include delivery of library materials and full in-home
reference service including e-device assistance for homebound patrons, as well
as support for book discussion groups in high rises, retirement homes, and
Story Time for day care centers and preschools.
In addition to offering special
Story Times, Toddler Times, music, snacks, and crafts, the library’s Children’s
Department will host storyteller Beverly Comer for a special program called
“What’s the Story?” on Thursday, April 18 at 7 PM. Comer will explore the rich
variety of storytelling from legends and fairytales, to ghost stories and
modern urban legends. She will also show patrons how to find such stories at
the library.
A poster contest themed “I Love
My Library” will be open to children ages 4 to 12. Posters must be no larger
than 12 by 18 inches and the submission deadline is Saturday April 13. Prizes
will be awarded by age group and the posters will be displayed throughout the
library.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national
observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries
across the country each April.
For more information, visit the Ohio County Public Library
or call 304-232-0244.
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