An international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to the local library!





Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families. Join the celebration!

2021 is the 10th Anniversary!



The 10th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2021 - or any other date in February that your library chooses. Mark your calendar, start dreaming and planning, and check back soon for opportunities - this will be the biggest celebration yet!



Take Your Child to the Library Day 2020

REGISTER YOUR LIBRARY FOR TYCLD 2020

Participating in the 2020 Take Your Child to the Library Day? Please let us know! Libraries outside Connecticut - REGISTER HERE

Connecticut libraries only - REGISTER HERE

WHEN IS IT? The official date for 2020 is Saturday, February 1, 2020 - the 9th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. But TYCLD is flexible and customizable - celebrations may take place on any date(s) in February that suit your library, your community, and your goals.

FAQ for Library Staff

WHAT IS TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY?

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 right here in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families. WHEN IS IT?

TYCLD is officially held on the first Saturday in February - but the date is flexible! TYCLD celebrations may take place on any date(s) in February - it's up to your library. The official date for 2020 is Saturday, February 1 - the 9th annual Take Your Child to the Library Day. WHAT DOES MY LIBRARY HAVE TO DO TO PARTICIPATE?

Whatever you want! That's why it's so easy! You can have a special event or performer or story time.

You can offer a craft project or a scavenger hunt or a prize just for coming by.

You can put up special decorations or have party snacks.

You can celebrate however you like, as long as it encourages people to take their child(ren) to the library.

WHY SHOULD MY LIBRARY PARTICIPATE? It's really easy and flexible.

It's a great way to demonstrate your library's importance to your community.

It's an opportunity to market your library to non-users.

You can be part of a national movement that raises awareness of libraries - and show your Connecticut pride because it started right here!

And - you don't want to have to say "Oh sorry, we're not doing that" when someone shows up at your library looking for Take Your Child to the Library Day fun!

ARE TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN SPANISH?

Yes! We have bookmarks in Spanish! More info below under Marketing & Promotion.

IS THERE AN OFFICIAL HASHTAG?

YES! Please use #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay - it's long, but it gets the point across!

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