World-Wide “Take Your Child to the Library” Day
World-Wide “Take Your Child to the Library” Day
Ellicottville Memorial Library Prepares to Celebrate for a Whole Week of Connecting Through Books
In this day and age it’s easy to forget the feeling of certain things. We’ve got the world at our fingertips with our tablets, phones and computers; we’ve become desensitized. Sometimes, we do not remember the peace of certain surroundings, the smell of dozens of books lining wooden shelves, or the way an actual page can be turned with our fingers. That’s why it’s good to remind ourselves that technology isn’t everything and to remind our kids, who are more likely than us to become fully detached from regular life, that it’s good to connect over shared joys.
That is why the Ellicottville Memorial Library is happy to take a full week to celebrate the upcoming “Take Your Child to the Library Day.” Officially on February 1st, this is a worldwide celebration to help families re-discover or discover for the first time, the magic of their local libraries. Libraries are more than just buildings full of books; they are vibrant places where children and adults alike can explore, learn and connect.
Library Director Laura Flanagan stated, “Take Your Child to the Library Day is important to me because I firmly believe that the library is one of the best places for kids to read and learn, which in turn promotes a successful and rewarding life. Reading is so important to a child’s development and once mastered, creates a lifelong love of learning.”
In that vein, the library will be offering free, fun, fabulous activities for families from February 1st through February 8th. A whole week of minute-to-win-it games, a coloring contest, scavenger hunt and more.
The activities will be available during the library’s regular hours, Monday through Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm (closed on Sundays). So stop in anytime it is convenient. Our local library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic.
As Laura said, “By creating fun games and activities in the library, we hope that families will come in and explore all that the library has to offer. Libraries are not just about the written word; we connect people to information, experiences, and services that enhance their quality of life so our community can learn, enjoy and thrive. We serve many functions in the community and our philosophy is simple: come one, come all and experience the joy of reading, surrounded by books and new friends.”
Mark your calendar for Take Your Child to the Library Day on February 1st. Stop in for a visit. Enjoy the activities. Get a library card (they're free!), meet the staff, and explore all the wonders that our local library has to offer your family.
And don’t forget, The President’s Day Book Sale starts on Friday, February 14th at 10:00am. The first two days the prices are as marked and range from .50 cents for paperbacks to $2.00 for coffee table books and new releases. All children’s books are 3 for a $1.00. Starting on Monday, February 17th the sale becomes fill a bag for a donation. They also have board games, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles for sale. All proceeds benefit the library by helping them to purchase new library materials such as books, movies, audio books and digital books for the Libby app.
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is located at 6499 Maples Road. You can visit their website at ellicottvillelibrary.org, their Facebook or call 716-699-2842 for more information. Be sure to stop in often - because every day is a great day to take your child to the library!
