Sioux City Public Library excited for National Library Week
National Library Week takes place from April 6 through 12 this year. The Sioux City Public Library will offer an in-person or online experience to explore its services and programs.
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National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries and the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support.
According to a press release from the Sioux City Public Library, the theme for the National Library Week is 'Drawn to the Library,' where millions of people across the country visit their libraries each week. What's the draw? Everything.
The Sioux City Public Library hopes this event will bring community members together.
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