From Curiosity to Community: What Draws You to the Library? Celebrate National Library Week!

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National Library Week (April 6–12, 2025) is here, and we're celebrating everything that makes libraries vital and even magical.

Every week, millions of people visit libraries. What draws them in? Everything. Sure, books—but also research expertise, reliable access to information, quiet study spaces, digital tools, creative projects, community, and support when it matters most.

This year’s theme? Drawn to the Library.
What draws you to the library?

👉 Check out our National Library Week Contest
We’ve got a fun and creative contest running for students this week—[click here for details].

Mark Your Calendar:

  • Monday, April 7 – Right to Read Day
    Take a stand against book bans and celebrate intellectual freedom.

  • Tuesday, April 8 – National Library Workers Day
    Recognize the librarians and library staff who support your learning, teaching, and scholarship.

  • Wednesday, April 9 – National Library Outreach Day
    Shout-out to the people who meet students where they are—on campus, online, and everywhere in between.

  • Thursday, April 10 – Take Action for Libraries Day
    Advocate for libraries and equitable access to information.

How You Can Celebrate:

Academic libraries connect us to ideas, scholarship, and each other.

Let’s show up for them—this week and every week!

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