What draws people to the library? Everything! Libraries offer so much more than just books and quiet study spaces. They give you access to information, provide resources, and offer entertainment. Plus, they’re all about promoting literacy, protecting your rights, and supporting local businesses and communities.
Every April, the American Library Association sponsors National Library Week. It’s a special time to appreciate all the ways libraries connect people, light up our imagination, and encourage continuous learning. This year, mark your calendar for April 6 – 12 and join in on the fun and feel the library love!
Are you drawn to WNPL?
At Warren-Newport Public Library, we are all about celebrating the magic of libraries. From exciting events to innovative programs and valuable resources, there’s something for everyone here. Your library is by your side, ready to support you on your unique journey.
We’re rallying our community to show their love for libraries this National Library Week! Here are a few ways you can stand up and support us.
- Sign up for a library card.
- Attend a library program.
- Post a positive review on Google or Yelp.
- Follow our social media accounts.
- Become a Friend or give a meaningful gift that can impact others in your community.
Celebrate WNPL library staff members
At our library: Stop by the lobby during the week of April 6 – 12 and write a note to your favorite library staff member(s). We will post and share library love notes on the library’s social media pages and in library staff spaces.
Through the American Library Association: Nominate a library star for National Library Workers Day (Tuesday, April 8)!
Help empower readers, stop book bans & protect funding for libraries
In the United States, the freedom to read is guaranteed by the Constitution. Yet that freedom continues to be challenged. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Help defend the Institute of Museum and Library Services! Tell Congress you want to protect funding for libraries
- Call your Senators and Representatives urging them to overturn the Executive Order and protect IMLS funding. Find your members here
- Share your story for ALA’s story collection about the impact of federal funding on your community. Share your story here
- Unite Against Book Bans strives to stop the removal of reading materials from America’s libraries and schools. Learn more and find toolkits to protect the freedom to read
- Fight for the First, developed by EveryLibrary, defends against attacks on the First Amendment and against book bans. Get involved with a group near you or create your own campaign