Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Celebrates National Library Week

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library invites the community to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime patron or haven't visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. The Library provides free Wi-Fi, teen volunteer opportunities, crafting events, storytimes, tech help, English classes for adults and more, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect.

This National Library Week, take time to rediscover the library and see how it draws us together. Whether you're visiting for books, learning opportunities or a place to be in community, the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is here for you.

Join the Library for these special National Library Week events:

• Borrower of the Day: Each day from April 7 to 12, one lucky borrower will win a mug featuring the new library card designs and other Library swag!
• During National Library Week, adults and teens can complete a Library Bingo Bookmark and children can complete a Book Bingo Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a free book!
• On Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. in the Storytime Room, kids of all ages are invited to create their own Zines and Comics!

First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.

For more information about National Library Week events at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, please visit the Library website and follow @MontereyParkLib on Facebook and Instagram.

Media Contact
Kristin Olivarez, City Librarian
kolivarez@montereypark.ca.gov
626-307-1412
www.montereypark.ca.gov

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