Let’s Celebrate National Library Week
What is National Library Week?
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and has been observed in libraries across the Unites Sates each April since 1958. NLW has spread all over the world in different countries including the UK, Australia, and Jamaica.
What is this year’s NLW theme?
The theme for 2025 is Drawn to the Library! We see customers of all ages, from all walks of life, visiting LA County Library to explore a new program, learn a new skill, pick up their next book, borrow tech, or meet new friends. Whatever draws you to the Library, we’re excited to see you here.
Check out the programs we have scheduled at libraries all across Los Angeles County by browsing the events below.
Message From County Librarian, Skye Patrick
This National Library Week, take time to remember that free access to information is among your greatest freedoms, providing you endless opportunities to advance and thrive. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Show What Draws YOU to the Library!
Visit your local LA County Library and pick up a coloring sheet to share what draws you to the library. Earn a prize by completing the library coloring sheet and returning it to our staff!
Featured Event
Trailblazers in Conversation with Librarian & Author Amanda Jones
Thursday, April 10, 6 – 7 PM
In celebration of National Library Week, join County Librarian Skye Patrick in conversation with Amanda Jones, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. Amanda will discuss the inspiration behind her book, the importance of libraries in fostering access to information, and why unrestricted access to ideas and information is crucial for a healthy democracy. With firsthand experience of the challenges librarians face in today’s polarized climate, Amanda will offer a candid look at the intersection of censorship, education, and the right to explore ideas freely. Whether you’re passionate about literature, education, or protecting intellectual freedom, this conversation will offer vital insights into the fight to preserve the core values that libraries represent.
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National Library Week Events
To celebrate National Library Week, our Friends of the Library will host special events selling books, DVDs, and music at select locations. Find out about these events and others below.
