Celebrate National Library Week in Kansas City…Read, Read, Read!
Hey KC! Did you know April 7th-13th is National Library Week? As an true library lover, this week has us so excited for all the amazing events going on at our local libraries. Any excuse we can find to get out of the house and into a good book, is right up my family’s alley!
Each day during National Library Week, there are different special days that focus on the people and community involved with local libraries.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of National Library Week, so it’s time to celebrate!
National Library Week in Kansas City
Explore the library programs for kids & adults offered year-round like free family history help, homework help, technology training & ESL classes.ย
Mid-Continent Public Library also has extra events for your kids to enjoy this month too!
Looking for the best children’s books by age? We’ve got your kiddos covered! We also found books for improving social skills!
Special Days During National Library Week:
The American Library Association lists the special library days as follows:
- Monday, April 8th: Right to Ready Day. This day of action supports everyone’s right to read.ย
- Tuesday, April 9th: National Library Workers Day, for library staff, users, administrators and friends of the library groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers for kids and families around the country.
- Wednesday, April 10th: National Library Outreach Day recognizes the contributions of the dedicated professionals who make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities.
- Thursday, April 11th: Take Action for Libraries Day – a day to rally advocates to urge congress to protect the freedom to read.
Head Over to a Mid-Continent Public Library!
Get your read on.
Our friends over at the Mid Continent Public Library will be hosting a wide variety of events around Kansas City. So, be sure to check out theย MCPL library event page to find a fun library eventย at one of their many KC libraries. Events include the Liberty Art Gallery, Story Time for Families, Toddler Time, Yoga, Jazz presentations and more!
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Head over to theย MCPL events pageย to find a fun event for your family! Find a complete list of ALL library activities, times, and locations. (We made it easy for you) Some of these events require you to register, so make sure you check out these events as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
There are so many library locations around the metro area that each one has something special to offer. Head to your local library during National Library Week ( or any day really) and enjoy the special classes, events and story times they have to offer!
Other Libraries in & around KC:ย
Kansas City Kansas Public Library
We hope your family can enjoy the libraries around KC with your kids. Get out there and read, read, read! ๐
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From our family to yours, iFamilyKC.ย