Hannibal Free Public Library to celebrate international ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ for a week starting Monday

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library will celebrate International “Talk Like a Pirate Day” during the week of Sept. 19-24.

Beginning Monday, the official date for the “holiday,” the library will offer passive activities including coloring pages and puzzles. A take-home craft kit for children will be available in the Children’s Room while supplies last. Story times will be books about pirates as well. Preschool story time is held on Tuesday, Babies and Books on Thursday and Read and Glue, for the early elementary kids, is on Saturday.  All three programs start at 10:30 a.m.

In a press release, assistant director Caitlin Greathouse said, “We always have such a fun time during ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day.’ Why not make it a week? You’re likely to see some pirates around the building, especially during story times.”  

These fun activities are available at no cost to the public and do not require a library card to participate.

For more information about this and other programs, call 573-221-0222 or check out the website www.hannibal.lib.mo.us 

The library attempts to make its services as barrier free as possible.  Requests for accommodation are addressed quickly, often within the week they are made.  To request accommodation or to discuss a special need, contact library director Hallie Yundt Silver at 573-221-0222 or at hallieys@hannibal.lib.mo.us.