National Library Week
National Library Week - Drawn to the Library
"National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954 [...] In 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With the cooperation of ALA and with help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read!" The 2024 celebration marked the 66th anniversary of the first event."
-American Library Association
National Library Week Events
April 7, 2025 is Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read.
The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2024.
On campus event: Button Making @ the Library (Level 1, 2:30-3:30pm)
April 8, 2025 is National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, and administrators to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
On campus event: Library Career Panel (LIBR 133 Harmon Room, 11:45-1pm)
On campus event: Drawn to the Library: Let's Make Block Prints (LIBR L07, 4:45-6pm) Sign up by April 7.
April 10, 2025 is Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
On campus event: Executive Orders and Library Funding Talk (LIBR 206, 11:30-12:30pm)
On campus event: READ poster reveal reception (LIBR 206, 2:30-3:30pm)
