Sunday, April 6, 2025

It's National Library Week!

 

Graphic illustration of people of different ages and skin tones using a sewing machine, reading books, drawing a comic strip, and speaking to a librarian at a reference desk. Caption: Drawn to the Library - National Library Week April 6-12, 2025

April 6th - 12th, 2025, is National Library Week! We're going to be busy and celebrating all week long. Here's a partial schedule of what to expect (you won't want to miss our zine-making workshop on Wednesday evening!). And make sure to participate on social media by following us on Instagram, BlueSky, and Facebook.

National Library Week Events:

Monday-Friday, all day: Daily themed displays, bookmark giveaways, and a new collaborative sticker mosaic poster project (by the Library desk on the main level of the Learning Commons)

Monday (Right to Read Day): ALA releases the State of America's Libraries report and the Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2024, which we’ll share by our main desk and on our social media

Tuesday (National Library Workers Day): Library Aide appreciation day - thank a student Library worker

Wednesday (National Library Outreach Day): Zine-making workshop from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Reeves 112. This is a drop-in event, so don't worry if you'll be a little late! RSVPs on SHINE are available, but are not required to attend: https://setonhill.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11216378

Thursday (Take Action for Libraries Day): We'll be sharing how you can help your libraries (Reeves, and also our public library partners) with actions as easy as checking out a book on a topic that interests you

Friday: We'll officially announce the two winners of the annual Reeves Library Research Award