Friday, April 5
National Library Week (NLW) is upon us! From April 7-13, NLW is a weeklong celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, library staff, and elected officials play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Here are 5 ways to show your support for Denver Public Library (DPL) during NLW:
- Right to Read Day - Monday, April 8
Watch the State of the Library Address video featuring Denver Public Library’s City Librarian and Executive Director Michelle Jeske and the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation Executive Director, Jeff Riley. The video will be released on Right to Read Day on Monday, April 8!
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2. National Library Workers Day, Tuesday, April 9
Say thank you to a library staff member on National Library Workers Day, Tuesday, April 9. This is the day to show appreciation and gratitude for everything the DPL staff do for the community and their customers. You can also make a gift in honor of a library staff member by visiting dplfriends.org/nlw.
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3. National Library Outreach Day, Wednesday, April 10
In honor of National Library Outreach Day, share a memory you have with DPL’s Bookmobile on social media! Tag us with @dplfriends on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
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4. Take Action for Libraries Day, Thursday, April 11
Advocate in support of Denver Public Library for Take Action for Libraries Day! Contacting your elected officials showcases the impact and importance of Denver Public Library in the community. Visit dplfriends.org/advocacy for information on how to reach out to elected officials in your area.
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5. Get Involved!
Sign up for a library card, visit a branch, attend a program, or check out a book! Visit denverlibrary.org for a robust list of events and services available year-round.