National Library Week

National Library Week (April 7-13, 2024) is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is “Ready, Set, Library,” illustrating the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. At the library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs, Americans can connect with fellow enthusiasts and local experts while building relationships that will last a lifetime. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—the library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

Special Events

At Dormont Library we’re holding two week-long events for kids and adults to help celebrate National Library Week.

For kids and young adults, participate in our Character Poll! Get a ticket from the front desk and drop it in the box with your favorite character. There are polls for birth-kindergarten, elementary age, and middle school / young adult and up. At the end of the week we’ll tally the votes and choose a winner from each poll. Then, from the votes cast for the winning character, we’ll choose one winner to earn a special prize.

For adults, try going on a Blind Date with a Book! For a $1 donation, choose a wrapped book and take it home with you. What’s inside will be a surprise, and you may just find a gem you would have overlooked based on its cover! If you want, come back and tell us whether the book was a good match for you.

National Events

There are also several national-level National Library Week activities which will be held by the American Library Association.

Monday, April 8: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. State of America’s Libraries Report released.
Tuesday, April 9: 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 10: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
Thursday, April 11: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day for all library advocates to affirm their participation in 2024 elections.