Love Your Library? Give it a Hug!

What better way to show someone you care about them than offering a hug?

Well, the same idea applies for places we love to visit, according to Harrison Library Director Galina Chernykh who is organizing a "hug the library" event at the West Harrison Library on April 14. The event will celebrate National Library Week, which starts April 8.

Participants will form a chain around the West Harrison branch and come together to give the building a great big hug. Chernykh said the event goes with the theme of the week, which is, "You belong at your library".

"I think the theme is just fantastic," said Chernykh. "'You belong at your library', it fits perfectly."

National Library week is also an opportunity to let people know about all of the programs and free opportunities being offered at their local library. From job seeking resources, to computer access to e-readers, Harrison's libraries offer a variety services for people in the neighborhood.

"Today's libraries provide a wide range of opportunities for people with diverse needs and interests," Chernykh said. "That means providing their communities with tailor made collections and services for people of diverse backgrounds, language abilities and technological skills.

National Library Week was first sponsored in 1958 to celebrate libraries across the country. It is celebrated every April.

To see more what the Harrison Libraries have to offer, visit www.harrisonpl.org.