During the week of April 20 – 24, libraries around the country, including the McPherson Public Library, will celebrate National Library Week. The week, which started in 1958, is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. This year, given recent challenges, it is especially important to observe the significant role that libraries play in the lives of community members.

The library has adjusted their original on-site National Library Week program offerings to enable online participation.

Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24 – Library Services Show and Tell
Services and programs that can be accessed and utilized online will be highlighted through social media platforms.

Monday, April 20  (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.) – Writers Workshop Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 – Virtual Cookie Day
Throughout the day, the library will post staff members’ favorite cookie and treat recipes for the community to try in their own kitchens.

Wednesday, April 22  (3:00 p.m.) – Book Repair Workshop
Ann Anderson will host this Facebook Live event, giving her best tips and techniques to keep your home library in top shape. Tune in through Facebook to catch this free, live event. No registration necessary.

Friday, April 24  (11:00 a.m.- noon) – TED Circle via Zoom
Community members who are interested in engaging in a friendly and productive conversation centered around a curated TED Talk are invited to participate. To request further information and a meeting invite, email Shannon Brake at shannon@macpl.org.

For more information about any of these events, please email the library at library@macpl.org.