NYLibraryWeek 2021

In celebration and observance of #NationalLibraryWeek, NYLA is hosting our 2nd 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 - #OnceUponALibrarian

For the first 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 in the first day of the #NYLibraryWeek campaign:

Visit our Social Media Materials Directory for Social Media Copy Templates to personalize for your social media pages.
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!

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 Frame to personalize your social media pages.
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 - #NYLibraryOutreachDay

Over the past year, our libraries have shown up for their communities in innovative and reimagined ways. We want YOU to reflect on the past year and tell us how your library adapted to the new normal. Whether you introduced new programming or services - we want to hear from you and make sure to use our hashtag!

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

Visit Social Media Materials Directory for some sample #NYLibraryOutreachDay social media post ideas.
Share a photo, short video, and/or news article that highlights one of the innovative programs or resources your library has provided during COVID-19 on your personal or library's social media page.
When posting, make sure to use the #NYLibraryOutreachDay hashtag.
Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another librarian friend to post their own #NYLibraryOutreachDay post.

It's as simple as that! 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!

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 Frames to personalize your social media pages.
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.