National Library Week celebrated April 7-13

National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills and focus on what matters most. At the library's author talks, workshops and book clubs, Americans can connect with fellow enthusiasts and local experts while building relationships that will last a lifetime. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life's journey – preparing for a new career, launching a business or raising a family – the library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

National Library Week events

Monday, April 8: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates and library lovers to take action to protect, defend and celebrate the right to read. State of America's Libraries Report released.

Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

The Eddy-New Rockford Library will be celebrating National Library Week on Tuesday, April 9 with an open house to celebrate National Library Workers Day. Stop in anytime between 12-6 p.m. and have a bar and coffee with our librarian, Susie.

Wednesday, April 10: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 11: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day for all library advocates to affirm their participation in 2024 elections.

History

First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and observed in libraries across the country each April. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.