Smash it up!

Ever wanted to throw your TV out the window? Now is your chance!

April 20-24, 2009 is National TV Turn Off Week. During that week, the Hibbing Public Library wants you to switch off the TV and find other interesting things to do. Like come to the library! And read a book!

The library is having a big family event on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30-7pm. We’ll be closing off 21st St. between 5th and 6th Avenues for a block party, complete with activities and concessions. But the best part is that someone will get the chance to ride up in the cherry picker and throw a TV out! How cool is that?

How do you get the chance to throw the TV? First, be a student in grades 4-6. Second, write a one-page essay on “Why Books are Better than TV” and bring to the Hibbing Public Library. We’ll pick the best essay and give the winner a call to let them know they won. At 4:30 on April 22nd, the winner goes up and throws the TV!

April 13-17 is National Library Week. The essays are due by 5pm, Thursday April 16 at the Hibbing Public Library, so don’t delay! Don’t miss your chance to brag to your friends that you got to smash a TV!

Not only will there be a TV sailing to its demise, but we plan plenty of other activities inside starting at 5pm and going till 7pm.

Local groups are encouraged to set up a booth outside from 3:30-5pm to promote their activities and maybe sell concessions to promote a picnic atmosphere.

Parents: Do you belong to an organization that wants to set up a booth, put on a demonstration or sell concessions at this event? Call Chuck at the Hibbing Public Library to sign up. He can be reached at 362-5959 or by e-mail, chuckbell@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

After 5pm, we’ll be moving inside the library for more fun! Puppet show, stories, games, crafts and more will be available for family fun! Groups are encouraged to participate inside as well. Call Chuck at 362-5959 to sign up!

The Hibbing Literacy Action Center will be giving away kid’s books as well. Get yours before they are gone!