LA County Library National Library Week events
- County-wide celebrations for National Library Week with special events and programs for all ages. - Activities run Apr 20–25 and include storytimes, workshops, and community gatherings at branches across L.A. County. - See schedules and branch event listings at lacountylibrary.org.
LA County Library is marking National Library Week with branch events across Los Angeles County through Friday, April 25. (lacountylibrary.org) The library system said programs run April 20–25 and are aimed at children, teens, adults, and families at locations countywide. Its National Library Week page lists the 2026 campaign dates as April 19–25. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy,” the 2026 National Library Week slogan set by the American Library Association. The group says the annual observance has been held each April since 1958. (ala.org) (lacountylibrary.org) LA County Library is using the week to spotlight what branches already provide year-round: books, digital resources, public programs, and free community space. The American Library Association describes National Library Week as a celebration of libraries and library workers’ role in schools and communities across the United States. (lacountylibrary.org) (ala.org) The county’s event listings show how that plays out branch by branch. At Lomita Library on April 22, children ages 6 to 12 were invited to paint a flower pot and plant seeds in a “Planting Joy” program tied to the week’s theme. (lacountylibrary.org) At Diamond Bar Library on Thursday, April 23, the schedule included an Earth Day and National Library Week program on building bee hotels for children. Other April listings include book sales, arts activities, and education programs at branches across the system. (lacountylibrary.org 1) (lacountylibrary.org 2) LA County Library’s main site is also promoting a May 7 conversation featuring County Librarian and Director Dr. Skye Patrick and musician Avie Sheck, extending the library’s spring programming beyond this week. The system’s April 2026 “Library Happenings” roundup also directs visitors to local branches for National Library Week bookmarks and events. (lacountylibrary.org) (lacountylibrary.org) For residents, the practical detail is simple: schedules vary by branch, and the county library is directing people to its online event calendar and branch pages for the remaining April 24 and April 25 programs. (lacountylibrary.org) (lacountylibrary.org)
