National Library Shelfie Day
Sure, many people take selfies when they are hanging out with friends, visiting a restaurant or visiting a landmark.
But what about when someone has been to an amazingly cool local place that is filled with hours of entertainment and is absolutely free?
Would they want to share it? Of course they would! National Library Shelfie Day brings that dream to reality by encouraging people to visit the thousands of libraries that are located all over the country, taking a selfie with some bookshelves, and then posting about it online!
How to Celebrate National Library Shelfie Day
Get creative with different National Library Shelfie Day ideas, or start out with some of these:
Head Out to the Library
While this event is geared to those who are on social media, that’s certainly not a requirement! In fact, National Shelfie Day encourages anyone to head on over to their local library to enjoy wandering through the stacks, taking a look at some magazines and checking out a few books to enjoy for a while.
After all, what other situation allows a person to simply borrow a stack of books or other objects, make use of it and then just bring it back – all for absolutely no charge?! It’s a rare gift, that’s for sure!
Take and Share a Library Shelfie
Those who are on social media can use their influence for good by taking an enjoyable trip to the library and then sharing it with the world on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or some other platform.
It’s a fun way to build interest and remind people what they are missing if they haven’t been to the library for some time.
Support the Local Library
Dedicated lovers of reading can pop by their local library or check out their website to find more information on ways to help.
Whether volunteering, donating gently used books, attending fund-raising events or making a donation, National Library Shelfie Day is an excellent time to share about it and then get others to join in on the fun!
History of National Library Shelfie Day
Founded in 2014 by the New York Public Library, this event encourages people from all over the place to take and share selfies. The catch is that this isn’t just any self, but it’s a “shelfie”, which is a picture of yourself in front of a book of shelves at the library!
The goal is not just to get people to take a photo and share it, but to remind the masses that every local library has access to thousands of books for adults and children, fostering a love of learning and reading.
Not only that, but libraries also typically offer access to other resources such as computers, movies, magazines, music and video games. Some libraries even have tools for crafting and sewing, button making, laminating and so much more.
National Library Shelfie Day is here to encourage a natural love of reading as well as garnering support for the local library!
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