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Thursday, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day

This celebratory day is held annually on Thursday of National Library Week.

It's a day to rally advocates to support libraries. A specific action will be announced by ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office during National Library Week.

Follow @librarypolicy and @amlibraryassoc on Bluesky and other American Library Association social media channels for updates.

This year, as library funding is under attack, ALA encourages every library advocate to Show Up for Our Libraries by telling Congress to protect federal support for libraries. Use our tools below to take action and go to ala.org/showup for even more ways to take action for libraries.

What you can do right now:

1. Call Your Members of Congress.

Use this form to make a call in support of federal library funding. Enter your address in the form, and then click the call button to receive a phone call that connects you with your elected officials.

Call on Congress to protect IMLS

2. Email Your Members of Congress.

Use this form to email your members of Congress. Enter your address in the form, and then click the "Send email" button to contact your elected officials. Your message can be customized--tell your story!

Email Congress to protect IMLS

3. Help spread the word on social media.

Follow this link for social media graphics and sample social posts to help get the word out!

Social Media Toolkit

National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library

Wednesday, April 9: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are.

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Library outreach at a Community College looks different than it may at a public library. We may not operate a bookmobile, but we offer a variety of services beyond traditional library services. 

Did you know that we offer a digital chat service? Did you know that we offer Library Instruction sessions in your classrooms? Did you know that the library will lend resources (including staff) to help promote the College? 

Do you have an idea of a way the UCC Library can provide more outreach? Tell us! You can reach library staff via the library website, your Canvas course shell, or text (541-835-8146, standard text-messaging rates apply)! You can also fill out the  

Stay tuned for more information tomorrow on Take Action for Libraries Day!

National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library

Tuesday, April 8: National Library Workers Day

Today is a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. 

About this day:

On January 25, 2003, a resolution was proposed:
That in order to recognize the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and librarians that the Tuesday of National Library Week be designated National Library Workers Day; and, that on that day, interested library workers, library groups, and libraries should advocate for better compensation for all library workers and, if the day coincides with Equal Pay Day, these individuals, groups, and libraries should recognize both days together.

UCC Library Workers:

Your friendly UCC Library Staff is here to help! They include:

• Liz Teoli-Thomason, Library Director
• Peggy N., Library Specialist
• Austin J., Library Desk Clerk
• Mindy M., Library Desk Clerk

They can help you with course reserves, technology check outs, book recommendations, database tutorials, citation help, research help, and so much more!

Stay tuned for more information tomorrow on National Library Outreach Day!

National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day

Today is a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America's Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.

From the American Library Association:

Despite growing pressure, library professionals and advocates stood strong for the freedom to read in 2024—continuing to provide essential services, support their communities, and drive innovation in libraries.
Book challenges remained high, with 72% initiated not by parents but by organized groups and elected officials. Learn more and find out which books faced the most censorship challenges in this year's State of America's Libraries Report. 

For more on the State of America's Libraries, check out the full report here. 

Stay tuned for more information tomorrow on National Library Workers Day!