National Library Week 2025 | April 6th-12th

Help Us Celebrate National Library Week 2025!

The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Drawn to the Library.” What draws you to the library? Is it a book, a program, or a meeting? Whatever draws you here, let it serve as an opportunity to participate in our National Library Week Drawing, open to all library (and park) patrons and visitors. Earn entries by completing one or more of the activities listed below. Drawing open Monday April 7, 9 am through Saturday, April 12, 4 pm. Multiple entries allowed. One prize per winner. 

• Check out a library material(s) (each checkout session earns 1 ticket)
• Use a library resource
• Attend a program
• Participate in the Library Week library scavenger hunt
• Send a postcard (available in the library) to your elected State Official in support of the Freedom to Read Bill
• Send a message to your Senators and Representatives urging them to protect federal library funding
• Participate in the Dine to Donate at Mario’s Pizzaria
• Sponsor a duck from us for the annual Pawcatuck Duck Race
• Participate in a free library tour (April 8 or 10 at noon)
• Bring in an item for our food drive for the Jonnycake Center
• Stop by our Library Club Meet & Greet (April 12 at 10 am)
• Donate to our Annual Fund
• Take a Self-Guided Tour of Wilcox Park 

The prize drawing will take place on Monday, April 14. You do not need to be present to win. 10 winners will be chosen at random. Prizes include Westerly Library & Wilcox Park swag and literature inspired items.

Join our Spirit Days during Library Week:

Monday, April 7th: "Character Day/Book Swag Day" Dress as a book character or wear your book gear
Tuesday, April 8th: "Sports Day/Team Tuesday" Represent your favorite sports team
Wednesday, April 9th: "Wild Wednesday" Wear animal print or animal themed clothing
Thursday, April 10th: "Throwback Thursday" Wear clothing from another era
Friday, April 11th: "Vacation Mode" Dress in your best tropical attire

Library Scavenger Hunt:

Come in to celebrate with us and participate in our National Library Week scavenger hunt, which will give you the chance to explore the library building! The hunt takes 10-15 minutes, and is great for all ages (though younger kids may need some assistance). Once completed, turn in your sheet to any service desk, and you'll be entered into our National Library Week drawing to win fun, library-inspired prizes.