Library Week kicks off at El Centro Public Library
Jessamyn Dodd
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – The El Centro Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with activities for all ages.
The library kicked off the week by handing out free comic books to visitors, donated by Rene’s Comics and Sports cards in El Centro on Main Street.
The event aims to encourage reading and brining more families through the library’s doors. Staff says comics are a great way to spark interest in young readers.
“A lot of kids come and say, ‘You know, I don’t like reading.’ And then I’ll say, ‘Oh okay, so you don’t like comic books? Oh, is that reading?'” Library Director Carla Mason told KYMA.
Keeping the fun going through the week, the library is hosting a resource fair, library bingo, and a favorite staff contest.
“You get to look at our staff members and decide- which one do you think is the friendliest? Which one is the most knowledgeable? Which one is your circ desk favorite? The circulation desk and that kind of thing and vote on them and see who the winners are at the end, so that’s pretty cool,” said Mason.
Free events and programs are scheduled throughout the week and through the summer. Information and schedules can be found on the library’s website.