National Library Week 4/19-4/25

🎉 National Library Week: April 19–25, 2026

Celebrate National Library Week with this year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” and Honorary Chair
Mychal Threets, who encourages everyone to discover the excitement, comfort, and connection libraries bring.
Whether you’re visiting for books, programs, technology, or community, the library is a place where everyone can find their joy.

• 📚 Visit the library — and bring a friend
• 💳 Help someone sign up for a library card
• ✨ Explore something new — books, programs, classes, and more

📚 Monday, April 20 – Right to Read Day

A day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read.
National Library Week kicks off with the release of the State of America’s Libraries Report,
including the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2025.

💙 Tuesday, April 21 – National Library Workers Day

A day to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Join us in thanking the dedicated people
who keep our libraries running and serving the community every day.

🚐 Wednesday, April 22 – National Library Outreach Day

Formerly National Bookmobile Day, this celebration highlights library outreach and the dedicated professionals
who meet patrons where they are — through bookmobiles, community partnerships, and services beyond library walls.

📣 Thursday, April 23 – Take Action for Libraries Day

A day to rally advocates and encourage communities to show their support for libraries. Share your library story,
spread the word about library services, and help champion the importance of libraries for everyone.