Corinth Public Library

National Library Week Corinth Library April 7 – April 13, 2024

The Corinth Library is joining other libraries across the nation to celebrate National Library Week from April 7 through April 13.  This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library,” and the Corinth Library is looking forward to several special events this week!

On Monday April 8, come by the library for our Eclipse Watch Party!  From 12:30pm to 3:30pm, we will be on the lookout for our lunar friend while enjoying Sunchips and Moon Pies.  Solar eclipse glasses are also available now while supplies last.  While waiting for the eclipse, sidewalk chalk will be available for drawing and decorating.  In addition to our snacks, we will have an opportunity for painting “moon rocks.”

At 6:30pm Monday April 8, Delores Topliff will return to the library with her presentation entitled “Experience Israel,” as she discusses her extensive travels there over the last forty years.  Those who visited her first talk will remember the variety of photos in her presentation (with over 80 color slides).

On Tuesday April 9, we will have our regularly scheduled Preschool Story Time at 2pm, as well as our Art Night at 6pm.

On Wednesday April 10^th at 12pm, the library will host “Literature Out Loud,” a chance for listeners to hear stories read by Corinth Head Librarian Cody Daniel and Poetry Man Autry Davis.  The session focuses on literature that is geared towards adults and young adults.  Many people today may only think of listening to stories as an activity for children.  For centuries, however, people have enjoyed live storytelling or even simply having a long novel read to them over several sessions.  In the same spirit, we seek to provide patrons of all ages with the joy of listening to stories.

One final announcement is quite a “hoot!”  The Corinth Library has a new mascot that has flown into our hearts in the form of a brown (plush) owl.  In many cultures, owls represent wisdom, and what is a better place than a library to foster the seeking of wisdom?  But the problem is that our new friend needs a name!  So throughout National Library Week, we will be accepting suggestions for our library mascot.  Names may be submitted in person or on our Facebook page until Friday April 12 at 4:30pm.  We will announce our mascot’s name Monday April 15.

Since 1958, National Library Week has been an initiative of the American Library Association that seeks to celebrate libraries and the services they provide.

Come visit us at 1023 North Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth from April 8 to April 13.  We’re ready for you.

Ready…Set….Library!

All events are free and open to the public.  The Corinth Library is open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm.