Celebrate National Library Week – April 19-25

Active, Adults, Just for fun, Kids, Seniors, Teens

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Find Your Joy at HV Library During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026

What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at HV Library.

National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

Whatever brings you joy, the library has something for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, HV Library is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities.


If you love our library, help us make some noise during National Library Week.
There’s never been a more important moment to show your support.
During this week, please consider making a donation to our library.

Colorful chart illustrating five types of literacy.

Celebration Days During National Library Week

Monday, April 20: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2025.

Colorful chart illustrating five types of literacy.

Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Thank you to all of our staff, library volunteers, Teen Advisory Board (TAB) volunteers, our Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library and our Director of Library Services, Pam Dull. We could not do it without you!

Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.