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Dress Up for Spirit Week

We’re hosting our third annual Spirit Week in celebration of National Library Week (April 19–25). This year, social media sensation Mychal Threets has been named Honorary Chair, and the theme is “Find Your Joy.”

Spirit Week is our invitation to celebrate all the little moments of joy you can find at the library. Dress up each day, show off your library pride and follow along as we highlight ways you can read, learn, create and explore with your LexCoLibrary card. 

Sunday, April 19: Outdoors Day

We’ve got the perfect accessories for your outdoors fit. With your LexCoLibrary card, you can check out:

Don’t have a library card yet? Sign up online and pick up a card the next time you stop by your local branch.

Library worker dressed for Spirit Week's Outdoors Day. She is wearing a hiking outfit and has checked out the Adventure Backpack.

Monday, April 20: Color Day

Do you know your reading color? Take the quiz and dress up as your reader type. If you need recommendations to fit your taste, fill out the Readers’ Advisory form and our staff will send you personalized book picks.

The Six Color Types
  • The Blue Reader: The Introspective Oracle
  • The Green Reader: The Practical Sage
  • The Purple Reader: The Unbound Innovator
  • The Orange Reader: The Curious Explorer
  • The Yellow Reader: The Emotional Catalyst
  • The Red Reader: The Adrenaline Seeker

Tuesday, April 21: Character Day

Represent your favorite book, movie, TV or video game character with style. Need inspiration? The library is full of unforgettable characters waiting to be discovered:

  • Books for every age and interest
  • Movies and TV series on DVD
  • Graphic novels, manga and comics
  • Audiobooks and Playaways

Wednesday, April 22: Neon Day

Neon lights and glowing screens go hand in hand. Explore what technology is available at the library:

  • 24/7 access to Wi-Fi
  • Computers with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Macs with Adobe Creative Suite at Cayce West-Columbia, Irmo and Lexington
  • Laptops for in-library use
  • Mobile printing
  • Copying, scanning and faxing

Thursday, April 23: Book Genre Day

Turn your favorite genre into a red carpet look. And with the Libby app (available on the App Store and Google Play), your latest read is only a click away.

  • 10 ebooks, audiobooks or graphic novels at a time
  • Unlimited magazines

Friday, April 24: Crazy Sock Day

Show off your wildest socks as you strut into your local branch. And if you happen to love knitting, crochet, sewing or other fiber arts, we offer a variety of programs to help you learn new skills or level up your hobby. Check out what’s happening this week:

Saturday, April 25: Decades Day

Step back in time and explore the stories that came before us. Discover your past through genealogy research or experience history firsthand with one of our museum passes.

Show off your outfits on social media and tag @lexcolibrary so we can share your creativity.

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