Take Your Child To The Library Day Registration Continues To Grow

Take Your Child to the Library Day, the annual celebration that invites families to engage with all their local library has to offer, has launched its registration page for the February 7, 2026 nationwide celebration at takeyourchildtothelibrary.org.

Families can also visit this site to view a map of participating libraries. 650 libraries have already signed up to participate, representing 49 US states and Canada, and registration continues to grow.

This day is dedicated to encouraging families to visit public libraries. Each year, hundreds of libraries across the United States and Canada take part in this initiative, and participation has grown steadily.

• Registration is free and libraries can participate in any way they choose. The libraries that join in create programs and activities specifically designed to attract families and promote library visits.

“We have participated in this wonderful day for many years now, and we always look forward to it,” says Jennifer Rogers of the Jonesville, North Carolina, Public Library. “Each year, it grows more amazing with so many families returning and the chance to find new ones. We get to watch kids we have known for years grow, and we also get to meet new additions to families! Take Your Child to the Library Day will always hold a special place in our hearts! We look forward to our 2026 celebration!”

An initiative of the Connecticut Library Consortium, now in its 15th year, this annual event offers an excellent opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about their local library.

Since 2024, Every Library has served as a national organizational partner for Take Your Child to the Library Day, promoting the importance of libraries for families.

Libraries help families build solid foundations in literacy and a love of learning by providing access to books, early literacy storytimes, technology, homework help, online resources, fun, and safe spaces, among other benefits. Through this partnership, we aim to help spread the word about Take Your Child to the Library Day and encourage libraries and families to participate.

In 2026, the event will take place on February 7. To view the list of all 2026 participating libraries, visit takeyourchildtothelibrary.org. Follow Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026 on social media with the tag #takeyourchildtothelibraryday.