April 19–25 is National Library Week, and this year we’re celebrating the power of library joy for kids across our community. Through our Big Joy campaign, we are raising support for early literacy programs that spark imagination and build confident readers.
From the Summer Reading Program to the Reading Rocket and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, these initiatives create joyful, engaging experiences that help children grow a lifelong love of reading. Your support helps ensure every child has access to books, learning, and the magic of the library.
Join the fun during National Library Week by exploring MCPL branches and collecting a unique set of city-themed stickers! Each branch features a custom sticker designed by local artist Miranda Pietzsch, inspired by the community it serves.
Pick up a passport booklet and start your collection - every visit brings a new sticker to add. It’s a creative way to discover new branches, celebrate our local communities, and experience the Library in a whole new way.
Give Joy. Get Joy. Collect Joy.
This National Library Week, you can be part of something bigger. When you make a donation of any amount to support MCPL’s early literacy programs, you’ll receive a special edition Big Joy sticker—created just for this campaign.
Add it to your collection as a reminder that your gift helps bring books, learning, and joy to kids across our community.