Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2018 National Library Week in the city of Cullman, joining communities throughout the nation in bringing recognition to the many ways in which libraries lead their communities with the transformative services, programs and expertise they offer.
National Library Week is an annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study – they’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions.
Libraries of all types have long been evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Diverse groups – including elected officials, small business owners, and students – depend upon libraries and the resources they offer. Resources like e-books and technology classes, materials for English-language learners, and programs for job seekers are just a few ways that libraries transform to lead their communities. Community members can also develop their own leadership skills at the library, with endless opportunity to build skills and confidence through resources and programming.
The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is a five-branch library system serving all of Cullman County. The CCPLS also offers bookmobile services to all of Cullman County. The CCPLS is overseen by Director Sharon Townson and the members of the Cullman Public Library Board (Ron Hogue, Lea Scott, Rusty Turner, Brenda Scott and Dean Green). Library cards are issued free of charge to Cullman-area residents age 16 and older.
CCPLS offers an abundance of resources for the community including books in print, e-books, movies, music, audio books (also available for mobile download), magazines, and programs and services for all ages. The newest service offered by the CCPLS is the do-it-yourself bike repair station which is now available in front of the main branch of the library. The repair station includes a rack to hang a bike with tools for repair, including an air pump. This will hopefully encourage people to commute to the library or anywhere in town by bicycle to promote eco-friendly travel.
“The Cullman Public Library helps lead our community by providing resources for lifelong learning,” said Jacobs. “The City of Cullman appreciates the many services provided by the Cullman Public Library System.”
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
For more information, visit the main branch of the Cullman Public Library at 200 Clark St. NE, or call 256-734-1068. Or you may visit one of the library branches in Garden City, Hanceville, Colony or Holly Pond. Information is also available online at www.ccpls.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cullman-County-Public-Library-System.
