National Library Week means special library activities
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services
Hello, Long Beach! What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Long Beach Public Library.
National Library Week, April 19–25, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
At Long Beach Public Library, we invite everyone to join the celebration! Whether you’re a long-time patron, a new neighbor or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer.
Along with our regular preschool story time events, join us for these special National Library Week events:
| Poetry Lover’s Month | During the month of April, stop by the library and share a favorite line or two from your favorite poem. Check out our wonderful poetry selection. | Month of April Regular library hours |
| Patron Appreciation Day | Refreshments will be served in the main wing. | Monday, April 20 10 a.m. to noon |
| Old Book…New Look! | Give that old book a brand-new book cover – designed by you! | Wednesday, April 22 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.
For more information about National Library Week events at Long Beach Public Library, visit www.longbeach.lib.ms.us and follow us on Facebook.
Preschool Story Time will continue through April. It is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s wing. This program is geared towards the 4 and under crowd. We read a story, make a craft and dance to favorite children’s songs.
The Board of Trustees will meet next on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the main wing.
Our Sit, Stay, and READ! Program, sponsored by the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi, is really starting to thrive, and we could not be more excited! The next program is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, and begins at 10 a.m. If your child struggles with reading, these trained therapy dogs are not only the perfect audience but also offer a unique solution for children who need encouragement to improve their literacy skills in a nonjudgemental environment. It’s free, and no registration is required. However, we do ask that an adult accompany the child for this event. For more information, please call the library at 228-863-0711.
And as a final reminder, the library’s hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
For more information about any of our events or offerings, please give us a call at 228-863-0711. The library is located at 209 Jeff Davis Avenue.
As always, we thank everyone for their continued support and patronage and stay safe!
