It’s that time of year again – April 12-18 is National Library Week!  This is a time to celebrate the many contributions of our nation’s libraries, librarians, and library staff and to promote library use and support.

What do you love about your libraries?  Libraries are not just places for books, but also cherished centers for academic life and research.  At Pendergrass Library, we provide access to technologies like laptops, cameras, poster printing, and 3D printing.  We help teach you how to use books, search engines, databases, and more to find the information you need quickly.  Our passion is to empower you with the tools you need to learn and grow.

This week, you can show your support for libraries on social media in two ways:

1. Take a “shelfie” – a selfie with the books in the library stacks, or with your favorite book – and post to UT Libraries Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #shelfie.  Pendergrass Library has its own Twitter feed, too!
2. What have you created with the help of UT Libraries?  Did you get help writing a paper, researching for a book, or printing an object on Pendergrass’ 3D printer?  Share what you’ve made on the American Library Association Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #librarymade for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Maker Shed or Amazon from ALA.  See what others have made on the #LibraryMade Hashtag Wall.

Visit the American Library Association to learn more about National Library Week.