Published: April 04, 2008
Celebrate National Library Week at the Folsom Public Library April 13-19
Editor: Alan Gray, NewsBlaze
It's National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide - and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge at your library.
The Folsom Public Library celebrates National Library Week with several activities:
For adult readers and information-seekers age 18 and up:
Thursday, April 17, 1 p.m. Book Discussion Group
John Grisham's The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town is the featured book for the afternoon book discussion group at 1 p.m. Thursday April 17.
April 13 - 19 Who Am I? Guess the Author Contest
Check out the unnamed portraits of eight famous authors posted in the Library's Adult Services area. Guess at the identities of all eight and enter a drawing to win a goody-filled 'book lover's bag'!
April 13 - 19 E-Scavenger Hunt
Join the electronic scavenger hunt! Find answers to a set of questions using the Library's new online databases. Answer all the questions to the best of your ability - citing your source of course - to enter a drawing for an exciting prize!
For kids and teens, in addition to regular story times
Thursday, April 10, 3 p.m. - Meet Children's Book Illustrator Ashley Wolff
Ashley Wolff, author and illustrator of numerous picture books including the popular Miss Bindergarten series, helps kick-off National Library Week at the Folsom Public Library. Join us for an author talk, book signing and craft activity in the Library Meeting Room.
Wednesday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. - Wild Wednesday Storytime
Folsom Zoo Sanctuary staff will share fun animal stories and bring along a critter or two for you to meet in the Storytime Room.
April 13 - 19 - Kids Activity Table
All week long we'll have a table at the Children's Information Desk where you can pick up bookmarks and fun activities like puzzles, word searches, and games.
April 19, 2 p.m. - Teen Movie Matinee
A fairytale princess is about to meet a real prince charming when our world and the animated world collide in a parody of Disney's animated films (starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey, Rated PG)
"Every day, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities," says Katy Curl, Library Director. "At our library, people of all backgrounds can come together for community meetings, lectures and programs, do research with the assistance of a trained professional, get a job or find homework help.
"We also have a comprehensive offering of online reference resources which provide information 24/7 via our website on topics from health and wellness to car and home repair. Many of the electronic resources are targeted specifically to students and their research needs."
To reach the gateway for electronic resources, go to the City's website at www.folsom.ca.us. Under Departments, choose Library Services, then Online Databases. Your Library card number is your pass code. If you need assistance, call the Reference Desk at (916) 355-7357.
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 Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford St. Call 355-7357 (adult services), 355-7352 (youth services), or check out the library's Web site at www.folsomlibrary.com.
Library hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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