National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination and support lifelong learning. It is an annual observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country. 

This year, National Library Week is April 6-12, 2025, which is the perfect time to visit The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC). With 14 branches and a mobile library, there is so much to explore!

At PLYMC, you can:

• Borrow from a vast collection of physical and digital materials including our Library of Things, a group of non-traditional items.
• Attend free programs including storytimes, book clubs, cooking classes and more.
• Access computers and the internet as well as print, copy and fax documents.
• Reserve a meeting room for your next gathering or a study room for a quiet place to work.
• Use technology and equipment at select branches including a laser engraver, 3D printer and Cricut.
• Get expert help from a librarian on various topics such as starting a business or searching for a job.

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone! To learn more about National Library Week, visit the American Library Association website, opens a new window and check out the dedicated celebration days below.

Special Celebration Days During National Library Week

• Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.
• Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
• Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.
• Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.