The Ainsworth Public Library encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer. Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and eBooks. But there’s so much more to the story of libraries.
Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through books clubs, story times, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more. The Ainsworth Library offers a wide array of programs, classes, and resources such the Makerspace and S.TE.M./S.T.E.A.M. items. And libraries play a critical role in the economic vitality of communities by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
If you haven’t checked out the Ainsworth Library lately, you’re missing the full story. Stop by a visit to celebrate with us during National Library Week.
The library will hold a story time featuring the Berenstain Bears on April 25th from 4-5 p.m. A drawing will be held at the end of the week with the lucky winner receiving the plush Berenstain Bears family in a basket. You may sign up all week long when visiting the library.
On April 27th, the library will be handing out financial literacy story books featuring the Money Monsters for children in grades K-5th grade. The materials have activities to help build habits that children will need as they grow up and start to manage their own money.
The library currently has the Ainsworth Art Guild’s Spring Art Show on display. Make sure to view all the wonderful artwork and vote for the piece that you like best.
The library would also like to feature a title from their collection which captures this year’s theme of “There’s More to the Story”. “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams is all about how libraries are much more than what they carry on the shelves. The two main characters are nervous about discussing the books themselves at their book club. As time goes on, they gain confidence in sharing their ideas. While each book might not be the ideal fit, they still find something to discuss and enjoy. People are always looking for connection and community; reading and hearing other’s stories and struggles make us more open, compassionate, and self-confident. Unlike other “books about books”, there is no magic library or all-powerful novel in “The Reading List”. There is simply the magic and importance of people. And at the end of the day, the people and their community are the most critical asset to libraries. If you would like to read this title, please let the Ainsworth Library know.
