National Library Week, April 6 to 12, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year's theme is Drawn to the Library and there are many ways to participate:
Resin Bookmark Craft
Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m., Mission Viejo Library
Create a resin bookmark for National Library Week.
Community Coloring Book Contest
April 6 to 30, All library locations
Do you have the creative itch? Celebrate National Library Week and Summer of Imagination by entering to be a part of the community-created coloring book contest! Selected artwork will be available as a coloring book at all Aurora Public Library locations in July. Open to all ages.
Download the Community Coloring Book form to get started.
Block Printing Bookbags
Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Viejo Library
Celebrate National Library Week by stopping by and using block printing to make your own custom bookbag to take home and keep. Choose from a selection of block patterns provided by professionals at AV Studios.
Librarian for a Day
Saturday, April 12, 3:30 p.m., Tallyn's Reach Library
Want to be a librarian for a day? Attend this presentation to learn about librarians, what we do and try some activities! Then, sign up for a later hour long 1-on-1 behind the scenes session. Guardians asked to attend to complete sign-up paperwork. Youth 18 years or younger. Guardian required.