D.E.A.R. Day stands for "Drop Everything and Read," and it's celebrated annually on April 12th, which is the birthday of beloved author Beverly Cleary. The day encourages people of all ages to set aside distractions and dedicate time to reading.
Celebrate National Library Workers Day!
Join us in honoring the unsung heroes of our community—our dedicated library workers!
National Library Outreach Day celebrates library services that go beyond the physical building, like bookmobiles, pop-up libraries, and home delivery, meeting patrons where they are, and falls on the Wednesday of National Library Week. It was formerly National Bookmobile Day but expanded to encompass all off-site programs, highlighting efforts to increase access, literacy, and community engagement.
Contact your state and federal Congress members to advocate for funding and share what your library means to you. Support ALA's efforts to protect open access and digital infrastructure. You can also directly support your local library through donations or by joining your library's Friends group.
National Librarians Day, observed annually on April 16, is a day dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of librarians. These professionals are the backbone of libraries, fostering education, literacy, and access to information. Beyond organizing books, librarians serve as educators, mentors, and community builders, adapting to the digital age with innovative programs and resources. This day is an opportunity to honor their dedication and the vital role they play in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
From preservationweek.org:
“We believe that memories and treasures should last a lifetime and beyond, and that these physical and digital materials support both community and cultural identities. Focusing on preservation for a designated week every year raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in preservation, by sharing information to help make informed decisions that help your collections last for the future.”