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Catch Yourself Between the Pages of a Book!
Happy May! As many of you know, we are quickly approaching our annual Summer Reading Program (Yay! Get hyped!). To get us ready for two months of fun reading activities and friendly competition, why not participate in May’s “Get Caught Reading Month” celebration?
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Preservation is Important!
Are you interested in the local history of your town? Do you like taking good care of your books and possessions? If so, National Preservation Week may be something you want to celebrate!
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Love Your Library During National Library Week!
While we recommend loving your library ALL YEAR ROUND, there is a specific week dedicated to appreciating your community’s greatest resource: your local library! This year, celebrate National Library Week from April 23 - April 29.
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National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. First celebrated in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is dedicated to honoring poetry's integral role in our culture.
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See You Space Cowboy
The month of April is the month of space — it’s global astronomy month, and it’s time to look at the sky.
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Hogwarts Pride: Book Recs Based on Your House
This week is Hogwarts House Pride Week! Each house has a specific date dedicated to being loud and proud about your placement.
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Are You a Bibliomaniac?
March 20th is deemed Bibliomania Day, a fun celebration day for book lovers!
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
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Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month. This month we commemorate the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
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The Spell of a Retell
From tales as old as writing itself, such as The Odyssey and Gilgamesh, to "newer" pieces like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Catcher in the Rye, there have always been works that stood the test of time and earned the
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Birds of a Feather: The Great Backyard Bird Count
If you are a follower of the library or a parent of a child who frequents the library, you might have already seen one or two programs that involve birds (i.e. Every Child Ready to Read: The Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 11th).
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Throughout history, there has been a significant gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Although women have made huge strides in these areas, they are still underrepresented in these fields. The United Nations is trying to bridge this gap.
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Black History Month
It’s February, and you guys know what that means! It’s the month of love. So let's spread some love for Black History Month!
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#LibraryShelfieDay
Every year, book lovers celebrate Library Shelfie Day on the fourth Wednesday of January. This year, Library Shelfie Day falls on January 25th. What is Library Shelfie Day? It’s a day dedicated to sharing your personal library bookshelf with the world.
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What is Hygge?
Hygge. It's such a fun and silly word to say, but what does it mean?