HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is so much going on at the Hutchinson Public Library for National Library Week April 3-9. There is a lot to celebrate.
A new display in the Sun Room will honor the 2022 theme of “Connect With Your Library.” The display will showcase the wide variety of resources available at the library as well as at home and at the office.
Check out the display by the Reference Services Desk about banned and challenged books and learn why it is imperative that communities do not ban books.
Also, you can go on a springtime StoryWalk® in Children’s Services and open some joke eggs for a giggle.
Come in and check out some books on April 6. Library Director, Gregg Wamsley, will be on the roof until they reach 800 items checked out.
Below is a schedule of activities at the Hutchinson Public Library:
Monday, April 4
State of America's Libraries Report released
Storytimes:
Toddler Time
10:00 a.m.
(18 mos - 2 years with a caregiver)
Baby Time
10:45 a.m.
(Newborn - 18 months with a caregiver)
Tuesday, April 5
National Library Workers Day
National Library Workers Day is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
On January 25, 2003, a resolution was proposed:
That in order to recognize the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and librarians that the Tuesday of National Library Week be designated National Library Workers Day; and, that on that day, interested library workers, library groups, and libraries should advocate for better compensation for all library workers and, if the day coincides with Equal Pay Day, these individuals, groups, and libraries should recognize both days together.
Storytimes:
Toddler Time
10:00 a.m.
(18 mos - 2 years with a caregiver)
Baby Time
10:45 a.m.
(Newborn - 18 months with a caregiver)
Wednesday, April 6
National Library Outreach Day celebrates library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
Library Director, Gregg Wamsley, will be up on the roof until patrons check out 800 books on Wednesday.
Storytimes:
Preschool Storytime
10:00 a.m.
(3 to 5 years with a caregiver)
Thursday, April 7
Take Action for Libraries Day
Storytimes:
Preschool Storytime
10:00 a.m.
(3 to 5 years with a caregiver)
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
Find gently used books at bargain-basement prices!
Library Auditorium
Apr 7 – 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Public Sale
Members get 50% off – Ask for details!
Friday, April 8
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
Find gently used books at bargain-basement prices!
Library Auditorium
Apr 8 – 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Public Sale
Saturday, April 9
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
Find gently used books at bargain-basement prices!
Library Auditorium
Apr 9 – 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sack Sale - fill a sack for $2.00!