Author: Gillian

National Library Week!

Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in.

  • Visit your library and bring friends or family along.
  • Encourage a friend to get a library card—it’s a simple act that opens up a world of opportunity.
  • Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime. Sketch out your next creative project in a makerspace, hear from an inspiring author, or find expert help with research, job hunting, or tracing your family roots. Libraries connect us to ideas, information, and each other—and they’re built for everyone.

Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.

Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.

Credit: www.ala.org 

Women’s History Month Presentation

As a way to celebrate Women’s History Month, the Oxford Memorial Library is hosting Vicky House, Oxford Historian who will share her research and Power Point presentation on Women in War – The Role They Played.
Oxford has a long and fascinating history and the women from Oxford were a big part of it.  From nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, war workers and pilots, our women made Oxford proud.

Come hear their story, enjoy some refreshments and share your knowledge of the women who served.  Donations are accepted and all donations will help support the Warn Ten-Broeck Cemetery Association.