Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25 at Madison Public Library

MADISON, WI - From April 19-25, Madison Public Library is celebrating National Library Week, an annual celebration that highlights the important role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. These celebrations will take place online and at all library locations with a variety of activities, events, and opportunities for community members to connect with library staff and services.

The theme for National Library Week 2026, Find Your Joy, invites people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy for them at the library. Whether it's finding new titles, learning something new, or creating and connecting with others through art and community programs, the library offers countless ways to experience joy.

National Library Week was first celebrated in 1958, when concerns about declining reading habits led the American Library Association and the American Book publishers to form the National Book Committee. Since then, National Library Week has grown into a nationwide event that continues to inspire people to read, engage with libraries, and support these vital community resources.