Library Promotional Events

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

bullet point School Library Media Month (AASL)
Celebrated annually in April.

bullet point National Library Week (ALA)
Celebrated annually in April.

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

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

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

bullet point Read for the Record Campaign (Jumpstart & Pearson Foundation)
Celebrated annually, this year's campaign will be held October 2, 2008 and the book is Courduroy. The campaign was established to help bring national attention to the importance of early childhood education.

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

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

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