Millions of people across the country visit their library each week. What’s the draw? Everything! From young families stopping in for play and Storytime, to students sketching out their next creative project in a makerspace, to seniors seeking tech help and everyone in between, libraries of all kinds help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to the next. Chart your next literary adventure by browsing the stacks or joining a book club. Make your mark and get involved with your library by volunteering or spreading the word. Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone.
Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 – 12, 2025.
Celebration Days:
Monday, April 7: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023.
Tuesday, April 8: 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 9: 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 10: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries.
We also celebrate the boards and volunteers who help us make the Library a great place for our community. Thank you for all you do!
Share your Library Love with us all April long! We look forward to hearing how the Library has made an impact on your life, what resources or programs you’ve enjoyed, and your favorite memories at the Library.
Library Events
The final Fun For All Night of the season is coming up Saturday, April 12, with a blockbuster hit the whole family will enjoy, Moana 2! Join us at the Solon Community Center for gym games at 6:00 p.m. and the movie at 7:00 p.m. with popcorn from our friends at Theisen’s of Coralville. This program is provided in partnership with the Solon Recreation Department and free for all-ages to enjoy.
Teen Programs at the Library are for 6th-12th graders. Join us for weekly Switch & Social from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, where you can enjoy games, snacks, and trying new things with friends! This month we also have Trading Card Game Day Thursday, April 10, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Teens can show off their skills or learn to play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, and Magic: The Gathering. Bring your cards or use some at the Library, no skill is needed – just come join the fun! Thursday, April 17, we’ll celebrate Earth Day with Upcycled Arts & Crafts. Teens can get creative and turn trash and recyclables into something new! No registration is necessary for these teen programs.
Tech Talk is back! We’re looking forward to diving into the features of our new catalog system, Apollo at Tech Talk Thursday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. Get hands on help with the basics, learn the tips & tricks, and ask questions. Tech Talk is for adults, no registration necessary.
Library Access
Regular Library hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays. Please always refer to our website calendar or call to check hours as weather may impact our ability to be safely open.
Everyone is welcome at the Library and our programs. Please contact us with access needs.
What’s new?
Whether you’re hoping to enjoy movie night for all-ages or revisit a classic, we’ve got you covered! If you don’t have a DVD or Blu-ray player at home – check one out from the Library.
Dog Man. Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. [Rated PG]
Moana 2. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. [Rated PG]
The Three Musketeers: Milady. The second film in the epic saga following The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan, also available at the Library. Constance Bonacieux is kidnapped before D’Artagnan’s very eyes. In a frantic quest to save her, the young musketeer, aided by Athos, Porthos and Aramis, is forced to join forces with the mysterious Milady de Winter. [Not rated]
Have you tried a Binge Box yet? These curated collections of movies feature themes like Indiana Jones Adventures, Out of This World, Warrior Princess Adventures, The Hunger Games, and more. Each Binge Box typically includes 3-5 movies, watch them all or just one!