SWEETWATER COUNTY – From April 10 through 16 the Sweetwater County Library System joins libraries nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries.
Libraries today are more about what they do, for and with library users as opposed to what they have for patrons. Libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but are creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate, attend fun and educational programs, or just relax. The library offers access to a variety of print and digital resources, including online homework help, e-books, databases that can be accessed in person or online.
“Service to the community has always been the focus of the library. Libraries level the playing field for people of any age who are seeking the information and access to technologies that will improve their quality of life.” – Sweetwater County Library System PR Specialist Lindsey Travis.
Libraries are many things to many people. They work with elected officials, small business owners, students and the public at large to discover and address the needs of their communities. Whether through offering e-books and technology classes, programs for job seekers or offering a safe haven in times of crisis, libraries and librarians listen to the community they serve, and they respond.
The Sweetwater County Library System is celebrating National Library Week with several activities. Rock Springs Library, White Mountain Library and the Sweetwater County Library will all have cake available for patrons to kick off the week at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11.
All three libraries will have guessing jars for both children and adults. “The theme for National Library Week this year is ‘Libraries Transform,’” Travis said. “To go along with this, we will have flyers in the libraries for people to fill out to tell us how the library has transformed them.”
National Library Week is also a great time to attend a library event, especially if you haven’t been to one in a while. Here’s what the library system has going on during National Library Week:
April 11
Toddler Time – 10 a.m. @ Rock Springs Library and Sweetwater County Library
Jewelry Class – 6 p.m. @ Community Fine Arts Center (Please register ahead by call 362-6212; $10 supply fee)
April 12
Toddler Time – 10:30 a.m. @ White Mountain Library
Story Time – 10 a.m. @ Rock Springs Library
LEGO Club – 3:30 p.m. @ Rock Springs Library
High School Group – 4:30 p.m. @ White Mountain Library
April 13
Story Time – 10:30 a.m. @ White Mountain Library; 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. @ Sweetwater County Library; 1 p.m. @ Rock Springs Library
Middle School Group – 3:30 p.m. @ Rock Springs Library
LEGO Club – 4 p.m. @ White Mountain Library
Toddler Group – 4 p.m. @ White Mountain Library
Cake Decorating Class – 6:30 p.m. @ Rock Springs Library
April 14
Story Time – 10:30 a.m. @ White Mountain Library
Middle School Group – 3:30 p.m. @ Sweetwater County Library; 5 p.m. @ White Mountain Library
Knitting Class – 4 p.m. @ Community Fine Arts Center
High School Group – 6 p.m. @ Sweetwater County Library
April 15
Jewelry Class – noon @ Community Fine Arts Center (Please register ahead by call 362-6212; $10 supply fee)
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 about Sweetwater County Library System services and events, drop by any Sweetwater County Library System location, visit the library system online at sweetwaterlibraries.com or follow the libraries on Facebook at facebook.com/sweetlibraries.
