NY Library Week 2022

In celebration and observance of #NationalLibraryWeek, NYLA is hosting our 3rd Annual #NYLibraryWeek!

During #NYLibraryWeek, we have created a calendar of themed days with easy ways to get involved. We know you're busy serving your communities so we encourage you to pick and choose which days you want to join in celebrating #NYLibraryWeek.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Christina at marketing@nyla.org or Bri at advocacy@nyla.org. We can't wait to see your posts throughout the week!

#NYLibraryWeek Calendar

#NYLibraryWeek Social Media Toolkit

Want to see our full social media toolkit? Click here!

Monday - #NYSLibrariesAre

#NYSLibrariesAre social hubs, innovation centers, the hearts of their communities, and so much more. What does your library mean to you? Today, we want YOU to share what YOUR library is to you, your family, and your community using our hashtag!

Check out below a few quick and easy steps to make sure your #NYSLibrariesAre post is seen:

Visit our Social Media Materials Directory for some sample #NYSLibrariesAre social media post ideas.
Share a photo, short 30-60 second video or Instastory, and/or news article with your #NYSLibrariesAre post to your personal or library's social media page.
When posting, make sure to use the #NYSLibrariesAre hashtag.
Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another librarian friend to post their own #NYSLibrariesAre post.

It's as simple as that! Have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at marketing@nyla.org!

Tuesday - #NYLibraryWorkersDay

It's Day Two of #NYLibrary Week! We are celebrating all #NYLibraryWorkers who go above and beyond to serve our libraries and communities.

Check out below a few quick and easy steps to take part in #NYLibraryWorkersDay:

Visit our Social Media Materials Directory for Social Media Copy Templates and #NYLibraryWorkersDay Social Media Sign to personalize and take a picture of you holding for your post.
Either record a short 30-60 second video thanking a #NYLibraryWorker at your library or use our customizable #NYLibraryWorkersDay Social Media Frames to post a photo of the person you are honoring.
Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Language.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #NYLibraryWorkersDay hashtag.
Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another friend to thank a #NYLibraryWorker!

Easy, right? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at marketing@nyla.org if you have any questions!

Wednesday - #OnceUponALibrarian

For the third day of #NYLibraryWeek, we are telling the stories of why our librarians joined the profession across the state!

Check out below a few quick and easy steps to engage with us during #NYLibraryWeek:

Visit our Social Media Materials Directory for Social Media Copy Templates to personalize to tell your story.
Either record a short 30-60 second video of you telling your #OnceUponALibrarian story or take a photo with you holding the #OnceUponALibrarian sign.
Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Templates.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #OnceUponALibrarian hashtag.
Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another librarian friend to post their #OnceUponALibrarian story!

That's it! Do you have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at marketing@nyla.org!

Thursday - I Am A #NYLibraryAdvocate

It's our #NYLibraryAdvocate Day! After celebrating librarians to library workers to the amazing ways our libraries serve their communities – we call on YOU to speak out about why you are a #NYLibraryAdvocate! Also, make sure to visit our 2022 Legislative Session page to learn more about our current legislative priorities.

Check out below a few quick and easy steps to take part on #NYLibraryAdvocate Day:

Visit Social Media Materials Directory for Social Media Copy Templates and #NYLibraryAdvocate Day Social Media Sign to personalize and take a picture of you holding for your post.
Post a photo or a short video about why you are a #NYLibraryAdvocate!
- Do you have NYLA's Library Advocate sunglasses or face mask? Make sure to wear those in your photo or video!
Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Language.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #NYLibraryAdvocate hashtag!
Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another friend to share why they are a #NYLibraryAdvocate.