LA County Library National Library Week events

LA County Library is marking National Library Week with six days of free programs across its branch system, from April 20 through April 25. (lacountylibrary.org) The library said the week’s events are aimed at “all ages” and include workshops, activities, and community programs at branches across Los Angeles County. Its National Library Week page lists the 2026 observance as April 19 through April 25. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) LA County Library runs dozens of neighborhood branches and resource centers, giving the system a countywide footprint for events tied to a single weeklong campaign. The library locator lists branches from Avalon to East Los Angeles and Lakewood. (lacountylibrary.org) National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and has been held each April since 1958, according to LA County Library’s explainer page. The 2026 theme on the county site is “Find Your Joy at the Library.” (lacountylibrary.org) The county’s April 2026 “Library Happenings” guide folds the celebration into a broader monthly calendar, alongside regular storytimes, arts programs, and literacy events. The same guide tells visitors to stop by local branches, share what brings them joy, and pick up a free bookmark. (lacountylibrary.org) Individual branches are tailoring the week to their own communities. At Lomita Library on April 22, for example, children ages 6 to 12 were invited to paint a small flower pot and plant flower and vegetable seeds in a program called “Celebrate National Library Week: Planting Joy.” (visit.lacountylibrary.org) At Sorensen Library, the Friends of the Library scheduled a book sale for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with children’s, teen, and adult books plus DVDs, books on CD, and music CDs. (lacountylibrary.org) The county library’s main events calendar shows National Library Week programming mixed into its regular branch schedules, which means times, age groups, and registration rules vary by location. The library is directing residents to its website for branch-by-branch listings and updates. (visit.lacountylibrary.org) (lacountylibrary.org)