LA County National Library Week Activities
- Activities and programs for all ages during National Library Week. - Runs April 20–25, 2026 with events continuing through this weekend. - Multiple in-person and virtual activities across LA County libraries; details: lacountylibrary.org
Los Angeles County Library is marking National Library Week with free programs across its branches through Saturday, April 25, with some events continuing into the weekend. (lacountylibrary.org) The library system said this year’s celebration runs April 20–25, 2026, and centers on the theme “Find Your Joy,” with in-person and virtual activities for children, teens, and adults at locations across the county. (lacountylibrary.org) LA County Library’s National Library Week page lists the broader observance as April 19–25, 2026, and says the annual event is sponsored by the American Library Association and has been held each April since 1958. (lacountylibrary.org) The local lineup ranges from early-learning play sessions to teen craft programs. At Sunkist Library, a “Play and Explore” program for ages 0 to 2 was scheduled for April 20, while Charter Oak Library listed a free-form art activity on April 21 focused on pre-writing and problem-solving skills. (visit.lacountylibrary.org, lacountylibrary.org) Other events tied directly to the week include a seed-planting craft for ages 6 to 12 at Lomita Library on April 22 and a recycled-book “Book Hedgehogs” activity for teens ages 12 to 17 on April 23. (visit.lacountylibrary.org, visit.lacountylibrary.org) The April 2026 systemwide “Library Happenings” notice also tells visitors to stop by a local branch, share what brings them joy, and pick up a free bookmark during the week. The same monthly notice promotes a separate “One Book, One Coast” author event with George Takei on May 31 at East Los Angeles Library. (lacountylibrary.org) LA County Library’s homepage is also using the week to promote a May 7 conversation between County Librarian and Director Dr. Skye Patrick and musician Avie Sheck, part of a wider push to keep library programming visible beyond the official week. (lacountylibrary.org, lacountylibrary.org) For residents, the practical detail is simple: the event mix changes by branch, age group, and registration status, so the county is directing people to its online events calendar for the latest listings as National Library Week moves into its final days. (visit.lacountylibrary.org, lacountylibrary.org)
