National Library Week 2019

Welcome to National Library Week 2019! In conjunction with the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Week, State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor issued a proclamation that the week of April 7-13, 2019, be declared National Library Week in Wisconsin. National Library Week is a time to celebrate Wisconsin libraries and honor the individuals who work in our libraries.

The 2019 theme for National Library Week is Libraries = Strong Communities. The week includes special observance days, starting with Monday, April 8, and the release of the “State of America's Libraries Report.” On Tuesday, April 9, we celebrate all library staff, administrators, and friend groups and their contributions to libraries on National Library Workers Day. Wednesday, April 10, is National Bookmobile Day, when we recognize this unique method of community outreach and the professionals who make it possible. Thursday, April 11, is Take Action for Libraries Day, a day dedicated to sharing your favorite library stories using #MyLibraryMyStory. You can follow the theme days and celebrate along with the library community by using the 19 Ways to Celebrate National Library Week suggestions from ALA.

We’re highlighting the National Library Week theme days throughout the week on the Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone blog, so check back each day for a new post! Be sure to check out the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s newsletter (DPI ConnectEd) and social media (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) for National Library Week posts, too!