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National Library Week 2025: 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.

The theme for National Library Week 2025 (April 6-12) is Drawn to the Library!

ALA National Library Week

2025 Honorary Chair of National Library Week

“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of National Library Week because I know the importance of kids and communities gathering to share their individual types of creativity and inspire each other. When Scott and I were working on The Cartoonists Club, that’s exactly what we had in mind. We wanted readers to know we all have talents, and together, we can overcome challenges to fully express ourselves. Libraries help so many people to find their unique talents.”

—Raina Telgemeier, co-author of graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club

“I agree wholeheartedly. The Cartoonists Club is a graphic novel for kids, but the message is for anyone who's ever struggled to find the courage to express themselves. Raina and I are excited to show our readers how stories and art can bring people together, and libraries are critical to that process—now more than ever! I’m grateful for the opportunity to celebrate that partnership during National Library Week and beyond.”

—Scott McCloud, co-author of graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club

Right to Read Day

"For Right to Read Day, which takes place Monday, April 7, 2025, we’re “Drawn to Freedom” — the freedom to read, the freedom to access information, the freedom to find community — all of the opportunities our libraries provide."

Stay informed about U.S. Book Challenges

Do We Still Need Libraries?

In the internet age what's the point of libraries? Do we even still need these brick and mortar buildings when a lot of knowledge can be found online? Today, Danielle examines the history of libraries around the world and what role they still play in society.

ECPI Library Overview

ECPI's First Librarian Celebrates 30 Years (eConnect)

ECPI’s First Librarian Celebrates 30 Years

“We wanted to make it accessible to all—and inviting. ECPI excels at customer service. So, I saw myself creating a space that would make it easy to provide customer service.”
ECPI Library Director, Rebecca Tabakin

National Library Worker's Day

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Now is the perfect time to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in libraries. Don't forget to visit your local library and say "thank you"!

 

What is your library worth to you? Find out using the I Love Libraries Calculator (ilovelibraries.org)

About National Library Week

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate.