PHOTO #1: The Victoria Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Walk into the Victoria Public Library and you’ll immediately be greeted by a puzzle made up of colorful designs created by children during this year’s Summer Fun Fest kickoff—a reflection of the vibrant creativity that has been fostered in this building for decades.
This October will mark the library’s 50th anniversary at its current location, and Victoria Public Library Director Jessica Berger and her staff have been busy planning events and activities for patrons to enjoy.
“Our library is a resource for the whole community, so we want to offer a variety of activities that everyone can enjoy,” Berger said. “Our entire staff has played a role in creating events and programs that will bring people together to celebrate our library’s storied history.”
Mark your calendar
PHOTO #2: Children were invited to decorate puzzle pieces as part of the Victoria Public Library Summer Fun Fest kickoff. The completed puzzle is on display near the library entrance.
PHOTO #3: Rules and entry forms for the Victoria Public Library’s library card design contest are available at the desk.
Artistically inclined patrons aged 14 and up are encouraged to participate in VPL’s library card design contest. The deadline to submit a design is June 28, and the winning design will be used during Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Rules and entry forms are available at the library’s front desk.
Across the street, Blume & Flour is joining the celebration with two library-themed drinks during the month of June: “Meet Cute Macchiato” (almond and rose macchiato) and “Last Chapter Lemonade” (dragonfruit and raspberry lemonade).
Residents can sign up now to celebrate the end of summer with the Storybook Fun Run and free community Block Party on Sept. 6. The event starts at 9 a.m. with an 0.5K run from the Nave Museum (the former home of the library) to the Victoria Public Library for a block party.
Signup information is available at www.victoriatx.gov/vpl50. Residents who sign up by Aug. 15 will receive a commemorative T-shirt.
Become a sponsor
The library is seeking sponsors for various 50th anniversary events, including the Storybook Fun Run and “Librarium Nocturne,” an exclusive ticketed event benefiting the Friends of the Victoria Public Library.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email vpl@victoriatx.gov.
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.