Library advocacy is more important now than ever. Take Action for Libraries Day is part of the annual celebration of National Library Week (April 6–12, 2025) which highlights the vital role libraries and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Observed on the Thursday of National Library Week (April 10), Take Action for Libraries Day focuses on library advocacy, encouraging patrons and staff to take vital action to support libraries across the nation. Library advocates join together to tell legislators – from the national to the local level – to protect library funding and the freedom to read.

Library advocacy can be as simple as signing an online petition or as big as marching on Washington. There are many different ways people can get involved to show their support and protect libraries, and with the recent rise in book bans and government spending cuts, that support is more important than ever.

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF LIBRARY PETITIONS AND LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS YOU CAN JOIN IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

If you’re in Delaware, don’t forget to visit one of the public libraries near your home, school or work. Get your library card. Check out a book. Or just tell the library staff that you support them!

New Castle County, Delaware Libraries:

• Appoquinimink Public Library
• Bear Public Library
• Brandywine Public Library
• Claymont Public Library
• Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
• Delaware City Public Library
• Elsmere Public Library
• Hockessin Public Library
• Kirkwood Public Library
• New Castle Public Library
• Newark Free Library
• Route 9 Library
• Wilmington Public Library
• Wilmington Public Library-North Branch
• Woodlawn Public Library

Kent County, Delaware Libraries:

• Dover Public Library
• Harrington Public Library
• Kent County Public Library
• Milford Public Library
• Smyrna Public Library

Sussex County, Delaware Libraries:

• Bridgeville Public Library
• Delmar Public Library
• Frankford Public Library
• Georgetown Public Library
• Greenwood Public Library

Read now, because success won’t wait!

About Success Won’t Wait

Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait is a not-for-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. To learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used children’s books in Delaware, or volunteer your time, please click on the About Us tab above.

And, if your program, school or center needs assistance with books, please Contact Us to learn more.