Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Niagara Branch Library sets Children’s Day

 The Niagara Branch Library’s annual Children's Day/Book Day, or  Dia, El Dia de los Ninos, El Dia de los Libros, is occurring on May 2 and high attendance is expected from West Side residents and their ninos. 
 The event is a festivity that emphasizes literacy for children of all cultural backgrounds.Because of literacy events and programs like Children's Day/Book Day, libraries work with parents to raise enthusiastic readers, said Kathryn Galvin, manager of the Niagara Branch.
  “The library plays a key role in this community,” said Joy Testa Cinquino, Library System Public Affairs Manager. “Our libraries meet the needs of the neighborhoods. We made a commitment to make sure every library stayed open, by reducing library hours, staff, and programs across the system all 37 libraries.”
 Having opened in 1957, the Niagara Branch Library, located on 280 Porter Ave, has serviced the West Side for more than 50 years. In hopes of remaining open, the Niagara Branch schedules monthly events, after school programs, and updated library items that draw West Side residents through its doors. By Mackenzie Clarke and Cheri St. Croix