April 13-19, 2014
\nAt a time when library usage is at an all-time high, libraries are really helping their communities thrive in these tough economic times.
\nIn the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954.
\nThe committee’s goals were ambitious. They ranged from “encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time” to “improving incomes and health” and “developing strong and happy family life.”
\nIn 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With the cooperation of ALA and with help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!”
\nNational Library Week is observed each year in April, generally the second full week. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cLives Change @ Your Library.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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