Celebrate National Library Week in Nazareth, April 14-20

National Library Week this year is April 14-20. I'm sure you already knew that. I'm sure you had it written on your calendar in red marker and decorated with glitter and stars. What? No? Just me? OK, well, fine... now you know.

National Library Week is a national observance that has been celebrated each April since 1958. It is sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country.

Here's a Youtube video of Caroline Kennedy and Austin and Ally star Laura Marano telling you about National Library Week, and the value of libraries!

So what's going on at the Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity for National Library Week? I'm glad you asked! We have four great events:

I. Young Author's Reception April 16, 4-4:45 p.m.: A reception to honor the children and teens who wrote and published books as part of our Young Author's Event. Renowned storyteller Larry Sceurman will be on hand to entertain the crowd. Also there will be cake.

II. Pa. One Book Family Storytime April 17, 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Come join us for a family story and craft featuring The Bus for Us, a beautiful picture book by author and illustrator Susan Bloom. Space is limited; reservation is required.

III. Booklover's Tea With The Author April 18, 11 a.m.-Noon: Join author Maryann McFadden author of The BookLover, The Richest Season, and So Happy Together, for a morning tea. Maryann will discuss her career as a writer, answer questions, and sign books. Space is limited; reservation is required.

IV. Princess Storytime April 20, 2-3 p.m.: Princess Belle is coming to read at the Nazareth Library!! She'll do what Belle does best: sing beautiful songs, play games and read stories! Space is limited; reservation is required.

Stop in the library, call (610) 759-4932 or e-mail me at jberk@nazarethlibrary.org to sign up for any of these events. Enjoy your Library Week! I know I will.