PHOTO: Victoria Public Library employees dress as book characters on Book Character Day in 2024. Residents will be invited to dress as book characters during the Storybook Fun Run on Sept. 6.
The Victoria Public Library’s anniversary date is right around the corner, and book lovers of all ages will have plenty of opportunities to take part in the celebration.
“Now that the summer reading program is finished, we will be focusing our efforts on our anniversary celebrations leading up to the Oct. 4 anniversary date,” said Library Director Jessica Berger. “We welcome the community to be a part of celebrating the library’s rich history and making new memories together.”
Young patrons are invited to a 50th anniversary story party Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. This special storytime will be followed by a pizza-themed craft session to tie in with the VPL promotion taking place at Evan’s Fire Brick Oven Pizza.
Through Aug. 15, customers at Evan’s Fire Brick Oven Pizza can try Pete the Cat’s Pepperoni Pizza or Cheesy Chapters Cheese Pizza. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Victoria Public Library.
Library patrons can share their love of their local library with future patrons by contributing to the library’s time capsule. Residents can visit the library Aug. 18-29 to provide a written memory, picture or video recording. The time capsule will also be available for contributions during the “Librarium Nocturne” event in September.
Registration is still open for the Storybook Fun Run and free community Block Party Sept. 6. The event includes a 0.5K run from the Nave Museum (the former home of the library) to the Victoria Public Library. Participants are encouraged to dress up as a favorite book character.
Signup and sponsorship information is available at www.victoriatx.gov/vpl50. Residents who sign up by Aug. 15 will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
Patrons aged 21 and up are invited to the library Sept. 25 for “Librarium Nocturne,” a cocktail party with a dark academia theme. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Victoria Public Library. To buy tickets or to become a sponsor or underwriter, visit www.victoriatx.gov/vpl50.
Stay connected
To stay up to date on 50th anniversary events and programs, visit www.victoriatx.gov/vpl50 or follow Victoria Public Library on Facebook and Instagram.