Celebrate National Library Week

National Library Week is Celebrating its 60th Anniversary April 8th-14th, 2018!

In the mid 1950's, the American Libraries Association recognized that people were spending less time reading books and were more focused on radios, music, and television. In an effort to win people over with reading and books, the National Book Committee was formed in 1954. The committee became devoted to reading recognition and set lofty goals to encourage people to read in their leisure time. With that, National Library Week was born as a response for libraries to meet the needs of their newly found patrons. The first National Library Week was themed "Wake Up and Read" in 1958 and the tradition has continued on for sixty years!

Celebrations during National Library Week 2018:

• Monday, April 9: State of America's Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2017.

• Tuesday, April 10: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. #nlwd18

• Wednesday, April 11: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities. #bookmobileday2018

• Thursday, April 12: Take Action for Libraries Day. #fundlibraries

The theme for National Library Week 2018 is "Libraries Lead," which encourages patrons to tell their stories of where libraries have lead them. 

Where have libraries lead you?! To continue your education? To your favorite author? To your destined career path? Comment below where libraries have lead you in your life!

Be sure to check out the exhibit in the Main Level Gallery of Lehman Library where the history of National Library Week and past themes are on display. Visit the tri-fold and drop a note card in the bowl telling us where libraries have lead you! We would love to hear from you! 

For more information on National Library Week, click the link below:

http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek

Reference:

http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek

Weather Alert: Library Hours on 4.2.2018

Lehman Library will open Monday, April 2 at 7:30AM with limited services available. Full services will be available at 10:00AM.

Travel Guides: Fodor's Wakanda

Andy Woodworth, Library Think Tank

Check out the library's collection of Travel Guides, especially our newly updated title:

Fodor's Wakanda 2018

Previous editions described the country as a cross between an idyllic rural paradise and a standoffish holler in the hills. This updated edition highlights new and never seen (outside of Wakanda itself) before urban attractions, science labs, and the rustic mountain retreat of the opposition party.

Fly from Atlanta to Wakanda, per this image of Gate T3 at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport:

ATL Twitter account

For more African travel options check out this recent Wave3 News report: find your own Wakanda

MCO Twitter account

Upcoming Events and Workshops

It can be hard to get back in the groove of things after Spring Break and two snow days. Come check out these exciting new events and exhibits in the library to keep your academic spirits up! Remember, you're almost there, and if you have any research questions, the library team is here to help!

• Ashley Esposito Memorial Dedication of Artwork and Bookshelves, Wednesday March 28th, 2:30PM, Lower Level

• Poetry in Action Exhibit by ENG 427, March 28th-April 30th, Lower Level Gallery 

• American Library Week, April 8th-14th, Main Level Gallery
• Check out the history of American Library Week and tell us how libraries have impacted your life! Drop a note card in the box on display or tag us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @shiplibrary using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek

• Money Smart Week, April 23rd-27th, Visit the Main Level Gallery display
• Adulting 101--Being Money Smart Workshop, April 26th, 11AM-12:00PM or 5:30-6:30PM, LL106

• Library's 50th Birthday Party
• Join the library employees for pizza lunch in LL 106 May 2nd at 12:00PM
• View the history of the library's renovation and historic book walk in the Lower Level Gallery with documents and pictures from SU Archives and Special Collections

• Finals Week-- Spring Stress & Decompress, May 9th-13th
• Stop by the Main Level Gallery where tables will be set up with games, spring themed puzzles and stickers, coloring sheets, and maps of local hiking trails with corresponding apps to download for all things outdoors. Also be sure to take our rental bikes for a spin! They can be checked out at the circulation desk.

Stop in and see us today! 

Library is open Regular Hours on 3.22.2018

The Lehman library IS open for the day, Thursday, 3.22.2018, although daytime classes are cancelled. Please stay tuned for any forthcoming updates on our comings and goings!

Weather Alert: Library opens at 4:00 pm on 3.21.2018

Lehman Library will open today, Wednesday, 3.21.2018, from 4:00 until midnight.

Weather Alert: Library Closed 3.21.2018

The Library is closed Wednesday, 3.21.2018; stay tuned for updates on possible opening after 3:00 pm. Be safe today!