With the cooperation of the American Library Association (ALA) and help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” Today, 66 years later, we are still celebrating this great event. This year, the theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” And award-winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 Honorary Chair.

“I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer,” says Medina. “From book groups to lending sports equipment to providing a safe after-school hangout space and so much more, libraries support us wherever we find ourselves on the roadmap through life’s journey.”

How to celebrate National Library Week

Monday, April 24: 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 State of America’s Libraries Report will be released.

Tuesday, April 25: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the important contributions made by all library workers.

Wednesday, April 26: National Library Outreach Day (formerly known as National Bookmobile Day) is a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons  – wherever they are.

Thursday, April 27: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates in support of our libraries.

Learn more and access resources at the American Library Association

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