National Library Week, April 12-19, 2009

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, librarians and library workers to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate


Many school libraries also celebrate the month of April as School Library Media Month sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of ALA, with the same theme as National Library Week. National Library Workers Day, celebrated the Tuesday of National Library Week (April 14, 2009), is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.


Communities nationwide will celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers during National Library Week, April 12 –18, 2009. This year’s theme is “Worlds connect @ your library.” Whether you're looking to make a small change in your life or a big change in the world, you only have to go as far as your library to get started. From books and magazines to databases and free Internet access, you can find the resources you need at your library.

a message brought to you courtesy of the ALA and The Shushing Librarian!