Category: Events (Page 1 of 6)

What draws people to the Library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.
At the Sidney Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the Library has to offer. Our Library provides not only books, graphic novels, and books on CD, but also, computer access for all, free WiFi, numerous free databases, including the Libby program, virtual reality headsets/games, storytime and programs for youth, summer/winter reading programs and a great MakerSpace. The Library provides a digital collection of The Sidney Telegraph and Sidney Sun-Telegraph dating from 1875-current. All of this ensures that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire and connect.

Join us for National Library Week! Cookies, provided by our wonderful Friends of the Library group, will be available each day.

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.

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 (2-5 pm): National Library Outreach Day–Stop by the Library this afternoon and visit with Heather, our Bookmobile Librarian. Tour the current bookmobile and learn how Heather is meeting our patrons needs as the Outreach Specialist, whether that means driving to local/nearby schools and villages, daycares, community center, assisted living center or even a nursing home.

Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day–a day to rally advocates to support libraries. Come by the Library today and bring the kids and grandkids! “The Great Book Character Hunt” (Library scavenger hunt) will be taking place all day…for youth Kindergarten-6th Grade.

The Library will be closed Monday,
August 14th for staff training.

Due to the cold weather tonight and tomorrow we will be postponing this event to Monday, May 23 at 11am.

The Library Book Sale will be held
December 13-18.

Enjoy the Holidays!!

Come and check out the book sale the week of October 18-23!

Cornucopia’s have always been seen as a symbol of appreciation for a bountiful harvest; for having an abundance. We want to see what you appreciate this holiday season. Send us a picture of your own version of a cornucopia; and don’t be afraid to think outside the “horn”! We will be taking submissions from October 26th through November 21st! You can submit your entries to either frances@sidneypubliclibrary.org or to spl@sidneypubliclibrary.org.

To get into the spirit of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Program we are hosting a Fairy Garden contest. Create a fairy garden of your own and submit a picture of your fairy garden to the Sidney Public Library at spl@sidneypubliclibrary.org. We will accept submissions through July 18^th, 2020 and the winner will be announced the following week! Come join us in the fun!