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Get ready to celebrate National Library Week 2024! Dive into a world of connection, learning, and fun at your local library. From author talks to workshops and book clubs to bookmobiles, discover a place where you can connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what truly matters. Whether you're gearing up for a new career, starting a business, or raising a family, the library is your inclusive community hub where everyone belongs! 



National Library Week at the Whittier Public Library

April 7- April 13, 2024



Be the Star of Your Own READ Poster

Monday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 9

For All Ages


😎Make your own iconic library READ poster.  

🎥Photo opportunities will be available on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 at both libraries.

💁 Participants can pick up their keepsake at the end of the week.  

👪One keepsake per family. While supplies last.

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MakerSpace Open Hours

Tuesday, April 9

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Ages 8+

Central Library MakerSpace


The MakerSpace at the Central Library will have open hours 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.


🎨Make your own Button. 


👟Take a quick tour of the MakerSpace.


💇Learn about other MakerSpace programs throughout the month.

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See the Bookmobile

Wednesday, April 10

Central Library

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.


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Create your own Book Cover

All Week

Children's Services

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.


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Crafts and More Crafts

Check the Calendar for extra crafty activities throughout the week

Including...

🎨Make your own “Felt like Reading” Bookmark out of FELT!

🔰Zine making workshop

👟Take and Makes available at all reference desks.

😸Pete the Cat Checks out the Library Craft Kit for kids!

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Children's Library Scavenger Hunt

Friday, April 12

Children's Services

Central Library

Kids 👧👦 will explore the library, discover its resources and 🎉maybe some surprises 💫while having fun😁!

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Check out more National Library Week programs & Whittier Reads events at
WhittierLibrary.org/events

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