LA County Library — National Library Week Events

LA County Library is marking National Library Week with branch events across the county through Saturday, April 25, 2026. (lacountylibrary.org) The library system said programs run April 20-25 and are aimed at all ages, with activities built around reading, art, learning, and self-expression. The county’s National Library Week page lists the broader observance as April 19-25, 2026. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) LA County Library’s website says branches are offering workshops, storytimes, exhibits, and other drop-in events, with schedules varying by location. The system’s online event calendar shows branch-specific listings tied to the week. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and has been held each April since 1958. The 2026 theme is “Find Your Joy.” (ala.org) (lacountylibrary.org) That theme is showing up in Los Angeles County as a local push to get residents into neighborhood branches for hands-on programming, not just book checkout. LA County Library says the week is meant to encourage people to “explore, create, and connect.” (lacountylibrary.org) The county system is one of the largest public library networks in the region, with dozens of branches and bookmobiles serving communities across Los Angeles County. Its library locator lists locations from Avalon to the Antelope Valley. (lacountylibrary.org) The event listings show how broad the programming is. One April 22 event, “Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy,” invited children ages 6 to 12 to paint a flower pot and plant seeds. (lacountylibrary.org) The practical detail for residents is simple: the events are spread across individual branches, so times, age ranges, and registration rules depend on the local listing. LA County Library directs people to its website for schedules, locations, and program details before the week wraps on April 25. (lacountylibrary.org)