National Library Week on April, 2021: Is there a national library month? Or book month?

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First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the United States each April, typically the second full week.

National Library Week - April 15-21, 2007

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.

In 2007, National Library Week will be celebrated under the theme, "Come together @ your library®", incorporating the @ your library® brand of The Campaign for America's Libraries.

Future National Library Week dates:

2008 - April 13-19

2009 - April 12-18

2010 - April 4 -10

2011 - April 10-16

Who endorsed national library week?

The first National Library Week was observed May 16-22, 1958 with the theme "Wake Up and Read."

When is national library week?

2nd or 3rd week in April