Stony Brook University Libraries announced on Apr. 14 a series of events to celebrate National Library Week, which will take place from April 19 through April 25, 2026. The week is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association since 1958 and aims to highlight the important role libraries play in communities.
National Library Week is recognized as a time to honor library workers and encourage library use. The university’s planned activities reflect this mission by focusing on both educational engagement and current issues affecting libraries.
Among the featured events is a Faculty Book Talk with English Professor Elyse Graham, who will discuss her latest book, “Book and Dagger.” The session will explore stories of historians and librarians recruited as spies during World War II. Another event includes a screening of the documentary “(Un)Banning Toni Morrison,” followed by a student-led panel discussion examining the teaching of Morrison’s novel “The Bluest Eye” in light of ongoing debates about banned books.
Additionally, librarian Christine Fena will lead an online workshop titled “Critiquing AI.” This interactive session encourages participants to examine artificial intelligence tools critically, investigate their biases, and consider their societal impacts through collaborative discovery.
More information about these events and other programs offered by Stony Brook University Libraries can be found on the library website.
