Vinyl’s comeback = renewed interest in physical media. ND libraries report surge in card requests—Williston issues 100–150 new cards monthly. “There is a huge craze… people talking about great books.” — Andrea Placher. Story: buff.ly/wWiFf8k
#NationalLibraryWeek
On left: National Library Week poster featuring an illustration of community members in front of a library with a banner that reads 'FIND YOUR JOY!'; bottom of the poster reads 'Celebrate National Library Week." On right, a photo of Mychal Threets wearing a shirt that reads "Library Joy!!" and giving two thumbs up.
We are OVERJOYED to announce that award-winning librarian and ‘Reading Rainbow’ host @mychal3ts.bsky.social will serve as our 2026 National Library Week honorary chair!
#NationalLibraryWeek will be held April 19-25 with the theme "Find Your Joy."
Read our full announcement: https://bit.ly/4rDSagx
Black and white photograph of the main library stacks shortly after the opening of the new wing. View across the library with wooden library stacks on either side, with lower benches down the middle.
Photograph of the main library stacks in 2025. View across the library with wooden library stacks on either side, with lower benches down the middle. Apart from the carpet on the floor and the ceiling, not much has changed in this space since its opening.
For #NationalLibraryWeek, take a look inside our main library (normally staff only)! 📖
This wing of the Herbarium was built in 1969. It houses just a fraction of the library collections which include books, maps & artworks, & spans a whopping 9 km of shelving! #KewLA
👉 https://ow.ly/PVRv50X6WEk
Do you need a library card? Get a temporary e-card at www.jclc.org/aboutjclc/fa... #NationalLibraryWeek
📚 During #NationalLibraryWeek in April, students and staff at Moran Middle School shared what they loved about the Wallingford Public Library! Here are the responses: walpublib.org/moranpadlet
🥰 We are feeling the love! What do you love about WPL?
A whirlwind of joy w/
@_scott_mccloud the past month, celebrating The Cartoonists Club!
The indie bookstores we partnered with know how to get their communities excited. We celebrated #NationalLibraryWeek, sharing the important role libraries play in TCC! And, we high-fived about a million kids.
PACSCL's Communication Committee welcomes you to the third in its series "I am a Library Worker" in honor of #NationalLibraryWeek (month, for us) featuring Sara Borden at @rowanuniversity.bsky.social
Read on at: pacscl.org/i-am-a-libra...
August 2024 wet recovery workshop at the Wagner Free Institute of Science.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 21/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? We are #students, learners who adapt over time to changes in tech, format, and access needs.
We never stop learning.
Fire damage at Carpenters Hall
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 20/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? As a #FirstResponder, folks deal with fire, floods, mold, insects, & building managers who don't understand that #rarebooks are not humans.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 19/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #DigitalAssetManagement, the wrangling of #borndigital content as well as the conversion of legacy collections to a digital format. And #metadata, can't forget that!
Thanks for tuning in despite BlueSky sucking. If you can drop by #SatMat for a #PreCodeApril horror double feature (info⤵️)+next week #MusComEnt celebrates #NationalLibraryWeek w/“The Breakfast Club”(1985) & #RetroView kicks off #AANHPIMonth w/“Always Be My Maybe” (2019). Enjoy the rest of your week💕
Lois Fischer Black, Lehigh University
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why
not?) Day 18/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They are #teachers who work with students, researchers, reporters, & board members, evangelizing the use of #primarysources across curricula and needs.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
As we spotlight libraries this month, we reflect on all that has happened recently. Here’s a beautiful write-up on the case for saving America's libraries: https://bit.ly/3RLzJWp
#writingcommunity #readercommunity #supportlibraries #nationallibraryweek #librarymonth
PACSCL's Communication Committee welcomes you to the third in its series "I am a Library Worker" in honor of #NationalLibraryWeek (month, for us) featuring @pacscl's own Managing Director, Beth Lander: pacscl.org/i-am-a-libra...
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 16/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They engage in #planning, short term and long term, working to ensure sustainable access to collections.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
It’s #NationalLibraryWeek, and the CDE appreciates and honors the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians! 📚💡✨
Ephemera collected by the William Way LGBT Community Center.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 15/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They develop collections, through purchases, donations, and sleuthing through book fairs & auction.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
Today I don't have (at least yet) a motorsport thing to share. But I do have this and it is my favorite web piece of the week: open.substack.com/pub/bradmont...
#NationalLibraryWeek
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 14/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Budgeting. Special collections are under attack due to loss of grant funding & possibly institutional support. This is no time to extol our ability to work on a dime. Instead, advocate!
📚✨ Libraries aren’t just buildings—they’re portals to new worlds! This National Library Week, show some love for your local library. What’s your favorite library memory? 💙 #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveLibraries #SupportLocalLibraries
Celia Caust-Ellenbogen, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 13/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #InformationLiteracy, or the thrill that is sharing with students how to work with #primarysources.
Quieremos tomar un momento para celebrar las importantes contribuciones de las bibliotecas, los bibliotecarios y el personal bibliotecario para cambiar vidas y enriquecer nuestras comunidades. WFHC también cuenta con su propia biblioteca para los miembros de nuestro equipo 😊
#nationallibraryweek
PACSCL's Communication Committee welcomes you to the second in its series "I am a Library Worker" in honor of #NationalLibraryWeek (month, for us) featuring Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger @hclibraries.bsky.social pacscl.org/i-am-a-libra...
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 11/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They manage donors! Folks who give $$, folks who give collections - all with humor, persuasion, & patience!
📚✨ JeffCo Celebrates Natl Library Week!
JeffCo BCC declared Apr6-15 as Natl Library Week, honoring impacts that libraries & staff have in strengthening our communities.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff at JeffCo Public Library for all you do!
Let’s show our support! #NationalLibraryWeek
One side effect of getting a library card, is that you can use your libraries digital assets -- like you can borrow audio books. And comic books. And *magazines*! You don't even ever have to go there, if you don't want to. #library #librarians #NationalLibraryWeek
