National Library Week — LA County Library Events

LA County Library is marking National Library Week with free events across its branch system through Saturday, April 25, 2026. (lacountylibrary.org) The county library system said branches are hosting storytimes, workshops, and other programs for children, teens, and adults during the week of April 20–25. LA County Library’s event page says times vary by branch and directs residents to check local listings. (lacountylibrary.org) National Library Week is a nationwide observance sponsored by the American Library Association, which set this year’s dates as April 19–25 and chose “Find Your Joy” as the 2026 theme. The association said librarian and author Mychal Threets is this year’s honorary chair. (ala.org) LA County Library is tying its local programming to that national campaign, saying the week is meant to highlight how libraries “transform lives and strengthen communities.” Its separate National Library Week page says the observance has been held each April since 1958. (lacountylibrary.org, ala.org) The events are spread across LA County Library’s network of neighborhood branches and service points, which its library locator lists from Avalon to the Antelope Valley bookmobiles. The system’s branch pages show that schedules, hours, and room availability differ by location. (lacountylibrary.org, lacountylibrary.org) The library system is also promoting the week through its April 2026 “Library Happenings” roundup, which tells visitors to stop by a local branch, share what brings them joy, and pick up a free bookmark. The county’s online events calendar shows branch-specific programs running this month, including book sales, arts activities, and children’s events. (lacountylibrary.org, lacountylibrary.org) For residents, the practical detail is simple: the celebration is already underway on Thursday, April 23, and runs through Saturday. LA County Library is posting the details branch by branch on its website. (lacountylibrary.org)