Celebrate Clayton Library’s 25th birthday bash on March 7

In celebration of 25 years of service to the community, the Clayton Community Library is throwing a birthday party on Saturday, March 7.

Festivities start at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony honoring veterans, library founders and civic leaders. The day will culminate with the burying of a time capsule for future generations to discover.

Schedule of events

9 a.m. – opening ceremony.
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – kids story times.
11 a.m. – scavenger hunt for grades 1-2.
11 a.m. – hiking program with Pioneer “Hit the Trail” columnist, Kevin Parker.
11:45 a.m., 3 p.m. – door prize drawings.
Noon – Clayton Community Library Foundation annual meeting.
12:30 p.m. – birthday cake.
1 p.m. – scavenger hunt for grades 3-5.
2 p.m. – native plants ­program.
3:30 p.m. – time capsule ­burial.

The library provides programs for all ages, a multitude of books and audio books, DVDs, CDs, an extensive children’s reading section and after-school resources. Volunteers bring expertise and support, mirroring the welcoming environment created by library staff.

The library is at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton. For more information, visit claytonlibrary.org.

Click here to read Clayton Mayor Julie Pierce’s column on the library anniversary.