Because..... #LibrariesTransform

It's no secret to anyone that I love libraries.  With a name like LibraryFanatic, it's a given.  

April is School Library month, but this week is National Library Week.  

I've enjoyed following various hashtags on Twitter and seeing what librarians across the nation are sharing about their libraries and library services.  

My most favorite has been the Because _____________________. #LibrariesTransform promotion.    I've been posting to Instagram & Twitter sharing my Because reasons.  It's also been a great "excuse" to wear my most favorite LIBRARY themed t-shirts to school.  Talk about conversation starters with students... :)  (Fellow #TShirtAddicts, don't forget Unshelved has the BEST Library T-shirts hands down.  You're welcome.)

My because reasons are below.  I'd love to hear/see/read yours! 

Keep calm & go to the library! Because libraries are accepting of ALL! #NLW16 #LibrariesTransform 💙📚 . . . . . #thisiswhatalibrarianlookslike #librarianfashion #TLChat #ISTELib #WhovianforLife #LibraryTARDIS @librarianwardrobe #Whovian #DoctorWho #TARDIS 

A photo posted by Sherry Gick (@sngick) on Apr 11, 2016 at 9:55am PDT

Because school libraries are a place to fail safely... (& try again!) #NLW16 #LibrariesTransform #LeagueofLibrarians #thisiswhatalibrarianlookslike #tlchat #ISTELib #TshirtAddict @studiojjk -- still one of my very favorite library shirts! 📚💛

A photo posted by Sherry Gick (@sngick) on Apr 12, 2016 at 9:15am PDT

Because libraries are more than books... #NLW16 #LibrariesTransform #TLChat #ISTELib #thisiswhatalibrarianlookslike #ShowUsYourLibrary #LibrariesofInstagram @americanlibraryassociation #TShirtAddict #Unshelved

A photo posted by Sherry Gick (@sngick) on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:38am PDT

Because libraries open doors to new places... Whether it's connecting to real world places via technology or fictional places via books or opening doors via learning: #LibrariesTransform #NLW16 #TLchat #ISTELib @americanlibraryassociation #thisiswhatalibrarianlookslike #TShirtAddict - #Unshelved

A photo posted by Sherry Gick (@sngick) on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:47am PDT

On this last day in National Library Week, I'm inviting you to share your Because stories.  Use the nifty graphics provided by ALA or just tweet it out.  The important thing is to share!  Your library is making a difference daily.  Share your story.