Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in.
Visit your library and bring friends or family along. Stop by the library from Sun., Apr. 6-Sat., Apr. 12 to pick up a free giveaway! We have Addison Public Library sticker packs to show off your library pride, a colored pencil set, jumbo crayons, and more! Giveaways are available while supplies last! One per person, please.
Encourage a friend to get a library card—it’s a simple act that opens up a world of opportunity. Visit addisonlibrary.org/get-a-card for more information!
Browse the shelves, join a book discussion, or attend a storytime. Sketch out your next creative project in a makerspace, hear from an inspiring author, or find expert help with research, job hunting, or tracing your family roots. Libraries connect us to ideas, information, and each other—and they’re built for everyone. See what upcoming events are happening at addisonlibrary.org/events.
Bookmark Design Contest
In the spirit of this year’s National Library Week theme, Drawn to the Library, we’re inviting you to design a new bookmark for us! Pick up a bookmark template at the library or download it at addisonlibrary.org/bookmark-contest. All ages are invited to participate! Submit your design to the library by Sun., Apr. 13 at 5:00 PM. Winning designs will be printed and available at the library, while supplies last!
More National Library Week Celebrations:
- Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read.
- Tuesday, April 8: 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 9: 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 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
Be sure to follow us on social media to see how we're celebrating! We also invite anyone to share their library story anytime at addisonlibrary.org/feedback.
About National Library Week
National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
Read more about the history of National Library Week at American Libraries magazine, and check out the list of past National Library Week themes.