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National
Library Week
April 10-16
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National Library
Week 2005 is a time to celebrate the contributions of
libraries, librarians and library workers to
their schools, campuses and communities. This
year marks the fifth anniversary of The
Champaign for America's Libraries, a multi-year
public education campaign sponsored by the
American Library Association and libraries
across the country to speak loudly and clearly
about the value of libraries and librarians in
the 21st century. More
than 20,000 libraries in all 50 states are being
reached by @your library®, The
Champaign for America's Libraries.
www.ala.org
Parkland College
Library will be celebrating too. Parkland's Library is a dynamic and changing place that has
something for everyone: books, magazines,
movies, CDs, databases, Internet access, expert
searchers, space for reflection and study ...
and a network of other libraries to go to for
the things we don't have locally. Our staff of
dedicated and knowledgeable experts is here for
you.
Help us celebrate
the amazing work that happens each day in all
kinds of libraries across the country and
beyond, by taking part in our National Library
Week events:
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Sally Wallace
reading memoirs from Parkland Works,
the new book about Parkland College's
history — Monday, April 11, 1-2 p.m. |
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"Meet the
President" in the Reading Lounge, a chance
for an informal chat with Dr. Zelema Harris
— Wednesday, April 13, 9-10 a.m. |
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Annual Library
Open House with refreshments — Wednesday,
April 13, 1-3 p.m. |
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"Behind the
Scenes" tours |
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Brain-teaser
quiz with prizes |
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Recognition of
National Library Workers Day April 12 |
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Fabulous
giveaways all week long |
 Visit
us, or any other library, and celebrate. Check
out a good read (bestseller or classic) or a
movie (international films are our specialty),
find a quiet spot to study or reflect (or maybe
snooze!), sit among the stacks and use your
own laptop with the wireless network, ask a
really hard question to see if the librarian
can find an answer! And while you're going, take a child along with you and give him or her the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of a place that allows people to borrow things on trust without asking for a deposit.
Where else does this happen? Send family and
friends
NLW e-cards from
American Greetings
to spread the word that libraries, and Parkland
Library, have something for everyone.
-- Anna Maria Watkin,
Library Director |
