LA County Library — National Library Week
- A variety of library activities for all ages celebrating National Library Week. - When: April 20–25, 2026 (events running through this Saturday). - Locations/details and program schedule: lacountylibrary.org.
LA County Library is marking National Library Week with free programs across its branches through Saturday, April 25. (lacountylibrary.org) The county library system said the events run April 20-25, 2026, and are designed for children, teens, adults, and families at locations across Los Angeles County. The library’s announcement says the week’s activities are meant to help residents “explore, create, and connect.” (lacountylibrary.org) LA County Library is tying the local events to the 2026 national theme, “Find Your Joy.” The American Library Association says National Library Week runs April 19-25 this year and has been observed each April since 1958. (lacountylibrary.org) (ala.org) The local schedule turns that theme into branch-level programming rather than a single countywide event. LA County Library’s event listings for this week include early-learning play sessions, arts and crafts, music, and hands-on activities spread across individual libraries. (visit.lacountylibrary.org) Some programs are aimed at very young children and caregivers. A Monday, April 20 event at Sunkist Library, for example, listed a 45-minute “Play and Explore” session for ages 0 to 2 built around music, play, and fine motor skills. (visit.lacountylibrary.org) Other events are built for school-age kids. A Wednesday, April 22 program at Lomita Library invited children ages 6 to 12 to paint a flower pot and plant flower and vegetable seeds as part of the National Library Week lineup. (visit.lacountylibrary.org) The campaign also doubles as a reminder that library service now extends beyond book checkout. The American Library Association says National Library Week highlights libraries’ role in digital access, job assistance, creative programming, and community services. (ala.org) LA County Library’s own National Library Week page makes the same case in local terms, describing branches as places for reading, learning, self-expression, and community connection. The system’s main website is also promoting the week with a “Find Your Joy at LA County Library” banner on its homepage. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) The remaining events run through Saturday, April 25, with branch-by-branch details posted on LA County Library’s website. Residents can check the county schedule to see which programs still have open spots before the week wraps. (lacountylibrary.org)
