National Library Week at SBPL - April 13- 19
This week libraries across the
country are celebrating National Library Week. The Week recognizes the
important services provided by these community institutions and how they strive
to improve the quality of life for all.
South Brunswick Public Library
would like Township residents to take time this week to learn all it has to offer to
them. Please visit us. We welcome old
and new friends to take a little time this week to discover our resources and enjoy
our charms.
One such charm we want to show
off is the Ellen Gambatese Room, named for a tireless library advocate and
community supporter. During National Library Week, the room is being finished
with painted panels featuring butterfly bushes lining its octagonal walls. The permanent butterfly
“garden” panels and entrance mural were all painted by local resident and
artist Nesrin Avci.
Among other special attractions
not to be missed are the SMART Lab, a recently dedicated digital learning
space, and a free showing of the award-winning film Philomena on Wednesday at
6:30 p.m.
Be sure to also view the reading display for GRIT, the community-wide
reading program from SBPL and the South Brunswick School District
“95% agree library materials and
resources play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed,”
according to the Pew Research Center
National Library Week is a time for libraries to show off a little and for residents to take notice. You may be missing resources for: employment, children’s literacy,
digital learning, entertainment, ESL, special needs, and more. According
to Pew, “81 percent of Americans say
libraries provide valuable services people would struggle to find elsewhere.”
While SBPL celebrates National Library Week each year
with a little something extra special, promoting literacy is its daily
mission. The Library offers hundreds of
programs for all ages and interests. For more information about what SBPL has
for you, please visit www.sbpl.info.
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