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It’s National Library Week April 19 – 25, 2020!

Taken from ALA website:

20 Easy Ways to Participate in National Library Week 2020

While people won’t be able to celebrate in person this year, there are many ways to recognize NLW. Click here for some quick tips on how libraries can participate.

Celebrations During National Library Week

  • Monday, April 20: State of America’s Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2019.
  • Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
  • Wednesday, April 22: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation’s bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities.
  • Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.

Read more about the history of National Library Week at American Libraries magazine, and check out the list of past National Library Week themes.

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