Last Updated on April 23, 2026, 5:38 pm ET
National Library Week—April 19–25 this year—is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Join us in celebrating National Library Week by viewing our roundup of events and blog posts from ARL libraries.
Case Western Reserve University
Penny for Your Thoughts: Check Out Your Public Library System
Columbia University
National Library Week 2026: “Find Your Joy”
Colorado State University
A Glance at CSU Libraries’ Various Units in Honor of National Library Week
Duke University
- 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Month (and National Library Week) with the Duke Libraries
- Happy National Library Week: Find Your Joy at the Library
- National Library Week at Duke: Tote Bag Screen Printing with Super G Print Lab
Harvard University
Democracy, Speech, and Public Institutions: “The Librarians” Documentary Screening
Library of Congress
Library of Congress Celebrates National Library Week with Card Catalog Kiosks Across the Country
NC State University
African American Cultural Center Celebration of National Library Week
New York University
Naming Contest—Chance to Win $25 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
Ohio State University
National Library Week Therapy Dogs
Stony Brook University
Beyond the Books: Celebrate National Library Week with University Libraries
Syracuse University
National Library Week: 5 Public Library Resources to Use Now
University at Buffalo
Passive Programming
University of California, Davis
National Library Workers Day: This is who we are
University of Cincinnati
University of Missouri
Join the Fun: Joyful Crafts at Ellis Library for National Library Week
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Celebrate National Library Week
University of North Texas
National Library Week: Library Showcase!
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- National Library Week — Scavenger Hunt! Stickers!
- DeVine Music Library Feature
- Pendergrass AgVet Library Feature
- Special Collections Feature
- Painting the Campus Rock Video
University of Virginia
Print Your Library Pride!
University of Wisconsin–Madison
