For seven days during the month of April, libraries around the country celebrate National Library Week. This year that week is April 19-25.
This week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our libraries and librarians. It’s also a time to promote how each library serves the library serves the needs of its own unique community. These needs are reflected in their collections, in their spaces, and in their programming and events.
There are several specific celebrations during National Library Week:
- Monday, April 20 the annual State of America's Libraries Report is released, as well as the Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2019.
- Tuesday, April 21 is National Library Workers Day.
- Wednesday, April 22 is National Bookmobile Day.
- Thursday, April 23 is Take Action for Libraries Day.