A free public library . . .
     Some would argue there is no institution more important in America, or perhaps in the world.
     I would agree.
     Certainly, the public library has been in the business of changing lives and improving the quality of life for the citizens of our nation, state, and community for a long time.
     To draw attention to this fact, and to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians, the American Library Association (ALA) is calling on citizens in their communities to celebrate National Library Week, April 10-16, 2011.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE ON NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK:

"American Library Association Sponsors Library Week"
http://www.ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek/index.cfm

"What Isn't Great About Libraries?"
http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/al_focus/national-library-week-2011-what-isnt-great-about-libraries

National Library Week Resources from Gov. Info. Pro
http://www.governmentinfopro.com/federal_info_pro/2011/03/national-library-week-2011-resources.html