Drop Everything And Read Day @ SPL!

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Youth, Teen, Adult

Program Description

Event Details

Sometimes the best plan is to pause everything and open a good book!
Join us at Salina Public Library during National Library Week to celebrate Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day! 

Throughout the day, we’re inviting everyone to take a moment, find something to read (we’ve got options and can help you find the perfect pick!), and enjoy a good book. 

Whether you have 5 minutes or the whole afternoon, everyone is welcome to visit and celebrate with us. We have a few extra surprises that any book lover won’t want to miss!

🕰️9am-8pm - Drop in anytime!  
• Your reading spot awaits, tuck into a cozy seat and enjoy a book.
• Add your current read or favorite book to our interactive community reading list and share your recommendations.
• Take a photo at our National Library Week Photo Booth – share it online, tag us, or send to giving@salinapublic.org to be entered in a special NLW giveaway.
• Browse the Friends of the Library Book Sale shelf and add to your at-home library so you can DEAR every day!
💥 You might get caught reading by SPL staff and be rewarded with fun surprises! 💥

🕰️9:30am - Morning Reading Bite
• Donuts, coffee, and juice to enjoy while you start the morning with a book.

🕰️2:00pm - Afternoon Page-Turner Snack
• Popcorn and lemonade to keep you reading through the afternoon.

🕰️5:30pm - Evening Bookish Treats
• Bakery treats and juice to end your day sweetly with a book.

*All DEAR Day treats are limited and available while supplies last.*

🕰️6:30-7:30pm - Evening Storytime for Youth
• Programming connected to 2026 Salina Reads!

💛 Come read, relax, and celebrate! Every book you open today is a way to enjoy stories, share your favorites, and support your library. We can’t wait to see you at SPL for a day full of reading, treats, and surprises!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Filming and Photography Policy

The Salina Public Library is permitted to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at the library and Library sponsored events for publicity. Anyone who does not wish to be photographed or filmed may opt-out by notifying Library staff. Names of patrons will not be used in publicity without consent.