National Library Week: April 19-25

Aerial view of Elgin Community College and Lake Spartan. Aerial view of Elgin Community College and Lake Spartan.

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  • Date:
    Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Time:
    All day
  • Location:
    Main Campus , Bldg. C, Library

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.

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.

Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile 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. 

Come on by — we would love to see you!

Event last updated at 10:36 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

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