Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything! From young families stopping in for play and storytime, to students sketching out their next creative project, to seniors seeking computer help, and everyone in between, libraries o help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to the next. National Library Week will take place from April 6 to April 12, 2025, and Slayton Public Library is thrilled to announce a series of engaging events to celebrate. This year’s theme, “Drawn to the Library,” highlights all that libraries offer to inspire creativity and connection within the community.
Coloring Contest: Level Up at Your Library
Submit entries by Saturday, April 12, 2025 This is the final week to pick up a poster and enter Slayton Library’s Coloring Contest! All ages can submit a completed poster for a chance to win one of two $25 certificates from Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Entries will be displayed in the Community Room. Full details at https://slaytonlibrary.org/event/coloringcontest/
Caricatures by Hector Curriel
Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Slayton Library will be open late for a special event, giving those who don’t usually visit a chance to browse and meet talented artist Hector Curriel. If you’d like a free caricature, be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your spot! Full details at https://slaytonlibrary.org/event/ caricatures-by-hector-curriel/
Book Donation Drop-off
Thursday, April 10 - Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during library’s open hours Start your spring cleaning and support Slayton Library by donating gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games for the upcoming Used Book Sale (April 16-19). Your donations will raise funds for Slayton Library, expand the library’s circulating collection, and give your friends and neighbors a chance to refresh their own libraries! Full details at https://slaytonlibrary.org/event/bookdonation/ 2025-04-10/
Story Sharing: Start!
Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Celebrate reading aloud and storytelling at Slayton Library’s last story time before summer reading! Share your favorite books, your own stories or small objects in a calm, sensory friendly setting. All ages are welcome to share or simply listen in. Full details at https://slaytonlibrary.org/event/story-sharing-2025-04-05/ Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. People who don’t regularly use the public library are especially welcome! During National Library week, we’re happy to give a brief tour and chat about our updates and services such as making copies, sending faxes, circulating wi-fi hot spots, and offering ebooks and digital audiobooks. If you already use the library regularly, level up with an annual membership to the Friends of the Slayton Public Library (a 501c3 non-profit). For more information about these events or the Friends of the Library, please visit our website at www.slaytonlibrary.org or contact us at 1-507-836-8778 or slaytonlib@plumcreeklibrary.net About Slayton Public Library: Located in the heart of Murray County, Minnesota, Slayton Public Library is celebrating our 85th year of providing resources, programs, and services that promote lifelong literacy and learning, while strengthening community bonds.
About National Library Week: First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.More details at https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/national-libraryweek- history
