National Library Week 

Celebrate National Library Week with us from April 8th -12th!

Immerse yourself in the enriching world of knowledge and community.

Limitless learning at your fingertips all for FREE with your library card!

National Library Outreach Day

Tuesday, April 9th 11am-2pm

National Library Week Outreach Day is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of eServices.

Join us on Tuesday, April 9th from 11am-2pm in the courtyard. Connect with us and learn more about our eServices! Enjoy giveaways at each eServices table. This event has something for everyone.

Learn how you can:

• Find your voice with Mango Languages
• Borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and magazines 24 hours a day from the easy to use reading app Libby
• Try free eBooks anytime anywhere with Freading
• Read, research and discover more about Bermuda’s rich history with the Digital Collection
• Improve knowledge and skills with over 600 courses with Universal Class
• Stream thousands of movies and documentaries for free with Kanopy

All FREE with your library card!

Win a Kindle Fire at our National Outreach Day Event

Being a member has its benefits! Members can be entered in the draw for a chance to win a new kindle fire!

Library Worker's Day

Wednesday, April 10

Library workers play a crucial role in fostering a love for reading, providing access to knowledge, and creating a sense of community within the library space. Let's show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work by acknowledging the impact they have on our lives.

Take some time to share a kind word with your library workers in person or on social media and thank them for their hard work and dedication to their patrons and community.

TGIF Social Event at the Library

Friday April 12 from 5pm-7pm

Get ready to kick off your weekend in style at our Happy Friday Social event! Join us at the library for an evening filled with music, games, and light refreshments. It's the perfect opportunity to socialise, unwind, and even discover your next favorite book. Don't miss out on the fun - see you there!

BNL’s National Library Week eServices Trivia

You Can Be a Winner

Stay connect with us on social media (Instagram, Facebook and our website) during National Library Week (Monday, April 8- Friday, April 12) for a chance to take part in our BNL eServices trivia where you can be a winner!

Send us a DM or message us on one of these platforms with the correct answer and we will enter your name in the draw for Coby Sports Ear Buds!

National Library Week Activities

at Youth Services

Ready, Set, Library!

Race to discover the possibilities at your library during National Library Week. Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize. Libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. Your library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs. Get ready to explore, become inspired, and connect with your library this National Library Week. Libraries are there for you, all the way to the finish line.

National Library Week Activities

April 7-8 - Explore Kanopy, Libby & Tumblebooks online

April 9 - Crafternoon event (3:45 – 5:00 pm)

April 10 - Library Scavenger Hunt. Pickup from the library or download here.

April 11 -Book Babies (9:30 am) & Lego Club (3:45 – 5:00 pm)

April 12 - Bookmark Friday (Come by and say “hi” and pick up a special bookmark)

April 13 – Book Babies (9:30 am)

Storytime with Libro Lion (10:30 am)

Spoken Word Master Class (DREAM GIRLS 11:00 – 2:30 pm)

Chess Club (3:00 – 5:00 pm)

Visit the library or website www.bnl.bm and find out about all the services we have for you!

April Showers

April is Poetry Month

Explore our selection of poetry titles. Be inspired and try our '30 Writing Prompts for National Poetry Month' to get you started on your poetry writing journey.

New Books

Poetry on the Libby App

"The sun is warm but the wind was chill./You know how it is with an April day./When the sun is out and the wind is still,/You're one month on in the middle of May." - Robert Frost, Two Tramps in Mud Time

Poetry Contest and Master Class

at Youth Services

Libby Magazines

Click the tab to learn more about magazines on the Libby app.

Kanopy Films

Dive into a world of enchantment with Kanopy’s extensive collection of animated films! From classic

hand-drawn tales to cutting-edge CGI wonders, there’s something for every animation enthusiast.

Rediscover childhood favorites or explore new, visually stunning narratives that captivate the heart

and ignite the imagination. Access the collection here: https://www.kanopy.com/category/9709

This Earth Day, let’s make a difference together! Did you know you can watch captivating Earth Day

themed films on Kanopy for FREE through our library? Explore environmental issues, conservation efforts, and sustainable living through the power of cinema: Earth Day Films with Kanopy

Big Bowtie Book Club April Read

The April Big Bowtie Bookclub title is 'This Other Eden' by Paul Harding. You can purchase the book at Bermuda Bookstore, Bookmart or you can check it out at BNL. If you're interested in joining, email libraryevents@gov.bm

Happy Reading!

Join Us for Chess Every Wednesday

Death Cafe with Ashiya Kennita

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