Local Libraries Plan Events to Celebrate National Library WeekLocal Libraries Plan Events to Celebrate National Library Week

4/18/13 - It is National Library Week, and unique events are taking place at libraries across the county in celebration. First funded in 1957, National Library Week calls attention to local libraries and honors them as valuable resources and cornerstones of their communities. Last night, the Hamburg Township Library hosted local author Suzanne Bilek, who discussed her book “Great Artists of Detroit.” The library will also hold a book sale on Saturday beginning at 9am. Tonight, the new Pinckney Library will host folksinger and storyteller Adam Miller, who will perform “Family Folk Night” beginning at 6:30pm. Also tonight, the Cromaine Library in Hartland will hold a volunteer recognition event from 5 to 7pm with jazz music and refreshments to honor the contributions of its volunteers. The library is also kicking off its Big Reads program this week. The Fowlerville District Library is holding a “Food for Fines” Library Amnesty event this week to benefit Gleaner’s Community Food Bank. More information on any of these programs can be found at the respective websites of the libraries. (TD)