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National Library Week 2024

National Library Week Dates

Monday, April 8: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. State of America's Libraries Report released.
Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
Wednesday, April 10: 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.
Thursday, April 11: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day for all library advocates to affirm their participation in 2024 elections.

National Library Week Events at Hinds Libraries

Jackson ATC

Monday, April 8 @12:30 p.m. PDI: Ready...Set...Go: Explore the Library Services
Wednesday, April 10 @ 12:30 p.m. “Battle of the Book”: The Sunset Readers Book Club will team up against each other to determine who knows more about the book Take My Hand. Join us for a friendly battle!

Nursing

Tuesday, April 9 all day Paint By Number
Thursday, April 11 all day Chopsticks Game

Rankin

Raymond

Monday, April 8 12:15- 3:15 p.m. Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Tuesday, April 9 @5:00 p.m. Poetry Slam hosted by Student Rec, IDEAL and McLendon Library
Wednesday, April 10 @1:00 p.m. PDI : For Your Entertainment (Hoopla, Libby & other Fun Stuff at your library)

Utica

Monday, April 8 1:00- 2:00 p.m. Solar Eclipse Watch Party on the Library Plaza
Thursday, April 11 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Library Appreciation Day: "We Appreciate YOU!"

Vicksburg