LA County Library National Library Week Events
- County library hosts National Library Week activities and services at branch kiosks and programs this week. - When: this week (late April 2026); check individual branch schedules for exact times. - Where: LA County Library branches including Norwalk — full listings at lacountylibrary.org.
LA County Library is marking National Library Week with six days of programs, book discussions and hands-on activities across its branches from April 20 through April 25, 2026. (lacountylibrary.org) The county system said this year’s local lineup includes events for “all ages” built around reading, creativity and connection, with the national theme “Find Your Joy.” National Library Week itself runs April 19 through April 25, 2026, under the American Library Association. (lacountylibrary.org) (ala.org) LA County Library highlighted a countywide schedule that includes a “They Called Us Enemy” book club on April 21, a virtual author talk with Miranda Cowley Heller on April 22, a watercolor program the same evening, a book-and-art workshop on April 23, a mindfulness event on April 24 and a family storytelling program on April 25. (lacountylibrary.org) The library’s National Library Week page also points readers to branch-level events and Friends of the Library book sales at select locations, with listings spread across dozens of neighborhood libraries. (lacountylibrary.org) That local push comes as libraries use National Library Week to spotlight services beyond book lending, including free access to information, public programs and community space. LA County Library’s page says the observance has been held each April since 1958. (lacountylibrary.org) The county system is framing this week as part of its regular service model, not a one-off festival. In its announcement, County Librarian and Director Dr. Skye Patrick said residents use branches to borrow materials, attend events, access free Wi‑Fi, learn skills and find quiet space. (lacountylibrary.org) In Norwalk, the branch calendar this week includes a resource fair for unhoused and housing-insecure residents on April 21, a sewing workshop on hair discrimination on April 22, a mental health support group on April 23, a citizenship class on April 24 and teen board and crochet meetings on April 25. (lacountylibrary.org) The broader county events calendar shows the same pattern at other branches, with storytimes, arts programs, early-learning sessions and sustainability activities scheduled from April 20 onward. (lacountylibrary.org) The practical detail for residents is simple: the week is already underway, but exact times, registration status and locations vary by branch. LA County Library is directing people to its online event listings to find what is still open before Saturday. (lacountylibrary.org)
