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Library Week 2026

Celebrate National Library Week with your Library in the Park!
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National Library Week is an annual celebration that recognizes the vital role libraries and library professionals play in enriching lives, supporting lifelong learning, and strengthening our communities. Libraries are more than places to borrow books—they are welcoming spaces where people of all ages can discover new ideas, access reliable information, connect with others, and explore opportunities for personal and professional growth. Behind these services are dedicated library workers who provide guidance, expertise, and support to help community members learn, create, and succeed.

On April 21, 2026, we also celebrate National Library Workers Day, a special day set aside to recognize the incredible contributions of library staff. Library workers bring knowledge, creativity, and compassion to their work every day, helping connect people with resources, programs, technology, and information that can truly transform lives. Their commitment ensures that libraries remain vibrant, accessible community hubs where everyone is welcome to learn, engage, and grow.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

  • 10:00 AM – Drop-in MahJong
  • 1:00 PM – Senior Monday Golden Oldies Music Trivia

Seed Library Opens! – Special Seed Library Box “Grow Your Own Pizza”

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

  • 10:30 AM – Playdate at the Library
  • 4:00 PM – Introduction to Coding with Scratch Jr.
  • 5:45 PM – Crochet Workshop

National Library Workers Day – Thank A Staff Member! Please take a moment to recognize a staff member who has made a positive impact during one of your visits or whom you would like to commend for great service. You can request a comment card at the circulation or reference desk, or email our director at Director@somerslibrary.org to share your thoughts.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 – EARTH DAY

  • 10:30 AM – Tot Time: Earth Day Theme
  • 2:00 PM – Canasta For Beginners

Neighborhood Forest Tree Pick Up Starts

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

  • 10:30 AM – Storytime & Craft with Ms. Marie & Mr. Alan
  • 1:30 PM – Chinese MahJong Learn & Play
  • 6:00 PM – Silent Book Club

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

  • 10:00 AM – Drop-in MahJong
  • 3:45 PM – Knitting 101: From Needles To Patterns – Teens

Tuskie Scavenger Hunt – Find Tuskie in the Children’s Room!

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

  • 12:00 PM – Sourdough Making Workshop for Adults
  • 1:00 PM – Dungeons & Dragons
  • 1:30 PM – Sourdough Making Workshop for Teens

HAPPENING ALL WEEK

  • Friends of the Somers Library – Help support the Friends of the Somers Library. Programs, technology, museum passes, and more! 
    • Raffle Baskets – Four different baskets to choose from. 1 ticket – $5, 3 tickets for $10, and 10 tickets for $20
    • Tote bag sale – head to the circulation desk to take home a tote bag! $10 per bag and $5 per pencil case/make up bag
    • “The One When I Became a Friend” – Sign up and donate to be on our Friends Donor List, $25 or more, in order to support the work of the Friends of the Somers Library.  You can also sign up to volunteer with the Friends as well. NEW Friends names will be submitted to win a prize!
  • Social Media Contests:
    • Instagram- Win a gardening-themed basket. Tag the Somers Library in a photo of your garden (can be from previous years) and be entered to win. 
    • Facebook- “Like our page, share and tag a friend in the comments”. Names will be entered to win a gift card
  • Children’s Room-
    • Imagination station – Recycled crafts
    • Storywalk Returns
    • Kids Bookmark Contest- have your bookmark on display all summer!
    • Tuskie’s Scavenger Hunt – Find Tuskie in the stacks! Friday, April 24.
  • Seed Library Opens! We are launching our Seed Library for National Library Week with a special treat. “Grow your own Pizza” seed library boxes will be available. Each box will contain seeds to grow for making a pizza. For example, tomatoes, spices & herbs and toppings such as peppers. Call our Adult Reference desk to learn more.
  • “Name A Book Cart” Contest – Help us come up with clever names for our library book carts. The most creative (and hilarious) wins! The name is your bragging rights and will be displayed on each of our carts.

In Celebration of National Library Week, we will be fine free!
*Does not include lost items or special materials*
For more programs and information visit our Events page!

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