Celebrate National Library Week
National Library Week is April 19-25, and the University Library is ready to celebrate. Join in the activities, grab some swag and tell us how the Carolina’s Library helps you Find Your Joy!
Drop Everything and Read
April 20, 2-4 p.m.
Outside Wilson Library
Spend time reading in the sun with the University Library during National Library Week! We’ll be camped in front of Wilson Library, with books, stickers and snacks to fuel your quiet, outdoor reading time. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Say “Hi” outside Davis Library
April 22, 12-2 p.m.
Outside Davis Library
Library Ambassadors will be tabling in front of Davis Librar. Stop by for snacks, swag, trivia and more.
Screening of “The Librarians”
April 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Library, Room 205
Catch a special National Library Week 2026 screening of the documentary “The Librarians.” The award-winning film documents efforts by librarians in Texas, Florida and other states as they defend the freedom to read.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the event starting promptly at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Visit libraries for vintage buttons and special edition stickers!
When you visit Carolina’s libraries during National Library Week, you can pick up a vintage library button.
If you visit Davis Library, Wilson Library, or the Undergraduate Library, you can also grab a special edition holographic library sticker — these are only available during National Library Week (while supplies last).
Get the gear you need to rep your library!
Get books on books
Check out this collection of books about books on Libby! With your OneCard as your library card, you can enjoy these—and thousands of other e-books and audiobooks—from anywhere!
This post was originally published on April 5, 2024. It was updated with information about this year’s activities on April 14, 2026.