Library Promotional Events

Nationally recognized promotional events sponsored by ALA and its units, as well as other organizations.

School Library Month (AASL)
Celebrated annually in April.

National Library Week (ALA)
Celebrated annually in April.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Celebrated annually on April 30.

National Library Legislative Day (ALA)
Held annually in May in Washington, D.C.

Banned Books Week (ALA)
Observed the last week of September.

    Read for the Record Campaign (Jumpstart & Pearson Foundation)
    Celebrated annually.

    Teen Read Week (YALSA)
    Celebrated the third full week of October.

    International School Library Day (IASL)
    Celebrated annually on the fourth Monday of October.

    Children's Book Week (Children's Book Council)
    Celebrated annually in November.