Drop Everything and Read Day

Name: Drop Everything and Read Day
Start: 2026-04-23T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-23T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 301 W Elm St, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

301 W Elm St, Salina, KS, United States, Kansas 67401 | Salina, KS

Sometimes the best plan is to pause everything and open a good book. Join us at Salina Public Library during National Library Week to celebrate Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day!
Throughout the day, we’re inviting everyone to take a moment, find something to read (we’ve got options and can help you find the perfect pick!), and enjoy a good book.
Whether you have 5 minutes or the whole afternoon, everyone is welcome to visit and celebrate with us. We have a few extra surprises that any book lover won’t want to miss!
🕰️9 a.m.-8 p.m. - Drop in anytime!
• Your reading spot awaits. Tuck into a cozy seat and enjoy a book.
• Add your current read or favorite book to our interactive community reading list and share your recommendations.
• Take a photo at our National Library Week Photo Booth. Share it online, tag us, or send to [email protected] to be entered in a special NLW giveaway.
• Browse the Friends of the Library Book Sale shelf and add to your at-home library so you can Drop Everything and Read every day!
•Enter the Library Luck Raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes while supporting your library.
💥 You might get caught reading by SPL staff and be rewarded with fun surprises! 💥
🕰️9:30 a.m. | Morning Reading Bite
• Donuts, coffee, and juice to enjoy while you start the morning with a book.
🕰️2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Page-Turner Snack
• Popcorn and lemonade to keep you reading through the afternoon.
🕰️5:30 p.m. | Evening Bookish Treats
• Bakery treats and juice to end your day sweetly with a book.
*All DEAR Day treats are limited and available while supplies last.*
🕰️6:30-7:30 p.m. | Evening Storytime for Youth
• Programming connected to 2026 Salina Reads!
💛 Come read, relax, and celebrate! Every book you open today is a way to enjoy stories, share your favorites, and support your library. We can’t wait to see you at SPL for a day full of reading, treats, and surprises!