National Library Week 2025 will be celebrated Sunday, April 6th through Saturday, April 12th. Days of note during that week are:

Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day is a National Day of Action in support of the right to read. The State of America's Libraries Report is released, including the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2024.

Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day, a day for everyone to recognize the valuable contributions made by library workers.

Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day, a day dedicated to library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to urge members of Congress to protect the freedom to read.

* Belk Library Event-  Wednesday April 9th and Thursday April 10th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Watauga County Public Library's outreach van will be on Sanford Mall to sign students up for public library cards. 

* Hickory Library Event- Friday April 11th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Catawba County Public Library's Library To Go outreach van will be at the North Parking Lot to sign students up for public library cards.