Next week is National Library Week.

First sponsored 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.

“Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and eBooks, but there’s so much more to the story of libraries,” Kelli Knapp, executive director of the Warren Public Library said.

“Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story times, movie nights, crafting classes, lectures, and more,” she added.

Patron Appreciation Day is set for Tuesday and Knapp said there will be treats for everyone that stops in.

“Warren Public Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources, including Toddler Time, genealogy research, and a brand-new Teen Space,” Knapp said. Libraries play a critical role in the economic vitality of communities by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, as well as providing a space for CareerLink to see clients.”