National Library Week April 7-13, 2019 Note from Director Mara Villa Polk: National Library Week is an AWESOME way to celebrate libraries. CMRLS offers many different types of programs for everyone. As the Director I thank you for supporting our libraries. Also, if you haven't visited us in a while, check us out today! Monday, April 8: State of America's Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2018. Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. #nlwd19 Wednesday, April 10: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make high-quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities. #BookmobileDay2019
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The 6 Word Story April 8 - April 12 There is a story about Ernest Hemingway that he challenged his friends that he could write a 6 word story, he won the challenge. His six word story had a beginning, middle and end. We will be having our own 6 word story challenge. We will be accepting stories Monday, April 8th through Friday, April 12th and will announce the winner on Monday, April 15th. The winner will win a $25 prize.
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Preschool Story Time Tuesday's @ 11:15 am Preschool Story time is a fun experience for preschoolers and toddlers to listen to books, sing, play games and enjoy a craft.
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Lego Play Thursday, April 4, 3:30 pm Come out to the library and play with our legos and your friends! We have mega blocks for preschool and 3 huge tubs of legos for everyone else! Create whatever you want or draw something from our hat to create!
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Mario Kart Tournament Thursday, April 25, 3:30 pm Event Location Registration is required. You can register by visiting the Front Desk. The tournament is limited to 16 players, grades 4 through 12.Walk up registration will be allowed if space is available.
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Cover to Cover Book Club Thursday, April 11th, 2:00 pm Conference Room A time to share your love for reading with others
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Author Visit Thursday, April 11, 3:00 pm Conference Room John Shivers will be here to share about his latest books.
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