National Library Week was first established in 1958. Over the last 55 years, every April, libraries and librarians are celebrated across the country.
During National Library Week, held this year on April 14-20th, CMLE would like to recognize our members, representing multiple library types, who continue to foster information literacy, support communities and champion access to valuable resources.
This Week’s Events
- Monday, April 15 – 2013 State of America’s Libraries Report released
- Tuesday, April 16 – National Library Workers Day
- Wednesday, April 17 – National Bookmobile Day
- Thursday, April 18 – Support Teen Literature Day
Additional information about the history of National Library Week can be found here.
If you would like additional resources to help promote your library-try this link which includes a short public service announcement (PSA) video featuring Caroline Kennedy.
Click here for a map of libraries across the United States-searchable by state and categorized by library type.