Celebrating National Library Week
Each year, during April, we get to celebrate National Library Week and spotlight the people who keep Poudre Libraries humming and advocate for essential library services and spaces in our community. This year, from April 19- 25, 2026, Poudre Libraries encourages you to celebrate with us and “Find Your Joy” at the library.
If you’re a big library lover like us, you’re probably familiar with Mychal Threets, an award-winning librarian, author, and new host of the children’s program “Reading Rainbow.” Mychal counts himself as the library’s number one fan and happens to be serving as Honorary Chair for National Library Week!
“Celebrating libraries, thanking library workers, visiting libraries is how I find my joy,” Mychal said. “There are so many library kids and library grown-ups who have yet to fully embrace their library joy, and I am so excited for them! When they enter the world of libraries and stories, I am confident they will find not only their library joy but their courage to believe in their own story and maybe even share it with others.”
Find Your Joy
Visit your library and bring friends or family along.
Game Night
Friday, April 3
5:30 – 7:30 pm / Council Tree Library
Celebrate Autistic Joy
Friday, April 30
5:30 – 7:30 pm / Council Tree Library
Registration required
Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime.
Kind and Cozy Virtual Book Club
Thursday, April 9
5:30 – 6:30 pm / Virtual
Registration required
Harmony Book Club
Wednesday, April 15
5:30 – 7:00 pm / Harmony Library
Registration required
Find Your Joy
Visit your library and bring friends or family along.
Game Night
Friday, April 3
5:30 – 7:30 pm / Council Tree Library
Celebrate Autistic Joy
Friday, April 30
5:30 – 7:30 pm / Council Tree Library
Registration required
Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime.
Kind and Cozy Virtual Book Club
Thursday, April 9
5:30 – 6:30 pm / Virtual
Registration required
Harmony Book Club
Wednesday, April 15
5:30 – 7:00 pm / Harmony Library
Registration required
Get started on your next creative project.
Paper People: Make a Mini Book
Wednesday, April 1
6:00 –7:30 pm / Harmony Library
Registration required
Wild Flower Drawing
Sunday, April 26
1:00 – 4:00 pm / Old Town Library
Registration required
Hear from an inspiring author, performer, or presenter.
Come As You Are
Sunday, April 19
5:15 – 7:30 pm / After Hours @ Council Tree Library
Composer Talks with Friends of the Symphony
Wednesday, April 29
12:15 – 1:15 pm / Old Town Library
Find expert help with research, job hunting, or uncovering your family roots.
One-on-One Genealogical Assistance
Thursdays
1:00 – 3:00 pm / Old Town Library
Support Your Library
There are many ways to Find Your Joy at the Library, including becoming a volunteer, joining the Friends of the Library group, and shopping used book sales. You can also make a one-time or ongoing financial donation to the Library to enhance or expand library services and collections.
During National Library Week, Poudre Libraries is raising funds to further expand our bookmobile collection. Each year, more and more items are checked out from Evie during her stops throughout the community. Help us create a robust, multilingual collection for all ages! Learn more about donating to the libraries.
Early Closure 4/24
Just a reminder that all Poudre Libraries locations will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, April 24, for a staff event. We re-open at our regular time on Saturday.
