National Library Week at the Whittier Public Library

April 7- April 13, 2024

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. At the library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs, Americans can connect with fellow enthusiasts and local experts while building relationships that will last a lifetime. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—the library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.

Come celebrate the heart of our community – the library! We have a lineup of exciting events and activities planned just for you.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Sunday, April 7

Online or At Home-
  •“Stay Home and Read” Sunday.  Patrons are encouraged to tag us @whittierpubliclibrary enjoying all  of the Library resources available to Library cardholders at home.  Examples of this include: requesting a Zip book, checking an eBook out from one of our many reading apps (Libby, CloudLibrary, ComicsPlus) and/or streaming a movie on Kanopy. 

Monday, April 8

Central Library-Children's Services-

• Play Library Bingo. Complete activities to mark them off on your bingo card. Try to get five in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally!
• LEGO Club- at 3:30 p.m.-Join us for a special National Library Week edition! Children ages 5-12 are invited to unleash their creativity and build with LEGO bricks. Help us celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and creativity at the library.

Whittwood Branch Library-

• Celebrate National Library Week! Create and color your own book cover to display all week long at the Whittwood Branch Library. Stop by the Branch Children’s Desk to join in the fun. (Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13)

Central Library and Whittwood Branch Library-

• Star in your own iconic library READ poster. Photo opportunities will be available on Monday, April 8 & Tuesday, April 9, at both libraries. Sign-ups to reserve your spot begin April 2 at both Adult Reference Desks.  While supplies last. Participants can pick up their keepsake at the end of the week.  One keepsake per family.

Central Library and Whittwood Branch Library-

• “National Library Workers Day” This is a day for everyone to recognize the valuable contributions made by library workers. Check out books from staff book recommendations displayed from various library staff.
• "Take and make" crafts will be available at all Adult Reference desks.
• The MakerSpace at the Central Library will have open hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Try "Making your Own Button" and take a quick tour.
• Star in your own iconic library READ poster. Photo opportunities will be available on Monday, April 8 & Tuesday, April 9, at both libraries. Sign-ups to reserve your spot begin April 2 at both Adult Reference Desks.  While supplies last. Participants can pick up their keepsake at the end of the week.  One keepsake per family. 

Central Library-Children's Services-

• Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library, Craft Kit: Imagine Pete the Cat “reading” your favorite book or a book that you want to write. Come to the Central Children’s Reference desk and pick up the kit to start having fun!
• Little Listeners Storytime 10:30 a.m.
• Play and Learn Time (P.A.L. Time) 11:00
• Read to a Dog at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

Central Library-

• “National Library Outreach Day” This day celebrates library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. Whether it's a bookmobile stop at the local elementary school, library pop-ups at community gatherings, these services are essential to the community.
• See the Bookmobile, pick up a craft or check out a book.
• Whittier Reads Event: Wednesday Night Book Group will be discussing the book Stealing Home by Eric Nusbaum. (author will not be present) Program is Free
• Children's Services Event: Library Trivia Challenge! Children pick up a trivia sheet and see how many questions you can answer correctly! Have fun!

Whittwood Branch Library-

• Stay & Play Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

• Make your own “Felt like Reading” Bookmark for tweens, teens, and adults.

Thursday, April 11

Central Library-

• Zine workshop in the MakerSpace
• Children's Services: STEAM at Home Kit (National Library Week Edition) a take-and-make science experiment kit. Stop by the Central Library’s Children’s Reference Desk and pick up your kit and then follow along with our video at home. View it on the Whittier Public Library’s YouTube channel. Try out our fun science activity and learn some new science concepts.
• Whittier Reads Event: Dodger Trivia Night (Free Tickets/Sign Up at the Adult Reference Desk)

Whittwood Branch Library-

• Preschool Storytime at 10:30am

Friday, April 12

Central and Whittwood Branch Library-

 Friday Fun Facts about the library activity available at all service desks.

Central Library-Children's Services-

• Library Scavenger Hunt: Kids explore the library and discover its resources and maybe some surprises while having fun!

   

Saturday, April 13

 Online or At Home-

• “Stay Home and Read” Saturday.  Patrons are encouraged to tag us @whittierpubliclibrary enjoying all of the Library resources available to Library cardholders at home.  Examples of this include: requesting a Zip book, checking an eBook out from one of our many reading apps (Libby, CloudLibrary, ComicsPlus) and/or streaming a movie on Kanopy.  

Central Library-Children's Services

• Book Character Guessing Game: Come to the Children’s Reference Desk and see if you can guess the book characters on display.

For information about National Library Week or any of the programs please call or visit the Library:

Central•7344 Washington Ave.•(562)567-9900

Whittwood Branch•10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave. •(562)567-9950