National Library Week 2024: Ready, Set, Library!

Happy National Library Week!

This week, we celebrate libraries and all the ways the libraries serve their communities. The theme for 2024 is Ready, Set, Library!

National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina and 2024 National Library Week Honorary Chair shares, “I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer. From book groups to lending sports equipment to providing a safe after-school hangout space and so much more, libraries support us wherever we find ourselves on the roadmap through life’s journey. Join me and the American Library Association in celebrating the gift of libraries everywhere and the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day."

HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE?
1. Visit the library.
National Library Week is the perfect time to visit NMPL! Bring the kids or invite your friends. Meet the librarians. Check out books or other great items in your library's collection or attend a program. Take time to learn your library's story during National Library Week to see all it has to offer!

2. Participate in NMPL's social media posts.
We'll be posting all week long about our library, our services, and our staff. We'll have a fun giveaway, special features, and action points. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Begin by telling us which type of reader from post YOU are in the comments.
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Ready, Set, Library!  Ready, Set, Library!