Monthly themes
October 2021 is National Book month
October is national book month. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature.
September 2021 is National Literacy month
September is National Literacy Month, a time to encourage the young people in your life to go to the library, pick up a good book, and explore new worlds.
April 2021 is Library month
"As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her."
― Erma Bombeck
March 2021 is Lucky month
"The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act."
― Barbara Sher
FEBRUARY 2021 is Spread the love month
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
― Mother Teresa
January 2021 is Blank Slate month
“You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today’s the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.”
― Brendon Burchard
December 2020 is Joy month
Spread joy to everyone during this holiday season. Whether that be through a good book or just a simple smile. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and whatever else you may celebrate.
November 2020 is Thankfulness month
Show thanks to everyone during this season of life. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
October 2020 is Crime & Horror month
It's time to get your spook on with a good book! Happy Halloween!
September 2020 is Back to School month
Whether you're learning from home or coming to school for part of the week, this month we're celebrating the new 2020 -2021 school year. However you may be learning this school year we hope you'll have fun!
August 2020 is Book Lovers month
This month we encourage you to sit down and read a good book. A new section will be added later this month to the website featuring books recommended by the Library Assistants Cardinal Connect if you can't find anything on your own.
July 2020 is summer reading challenge month
If your sitting around and bored at Home, you should complete the Columbus Public Library summer reading challenge. Use the link below to learn more!
June 2020 is Reading Staycation Month
Get comfy on the couch and read a good book while your at home. If you're low on books go get more at the Columbus Public Library.
MAY IS "GET CAUGHT READING MONTH!
In 1999 it was decided there was a need to celebrate reading and the authors that produce the works we love to lose ourselves in.
The Association of American Publishers, the AAP, supported www.getcaughtreading.com in dedicating an entire month, May, to being caught with your nose in a book!
Even more exciting, there are lots of celebrities and organizations that have joined in the cause! Mary-Louise Parker from the Big Bang Theory made a point of getting caught reading, and the Jim Hensen Company has used its puppets to encourage children and adults everywhere to read!
Get Caught Reading Month is an important celebration for people everywhere! See if you can "catch" someone reading and join them in celebrating "Get Caught Reading" 2020.
APRIL IS SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH
School Library Month is AASL‘s celebration of school librarians and school libraries and despite circumstances, there is a lot to celebrate right now.
Mrs. Egan, Columbus School District Library Director, is working hard to make our school libraries remain a vital part of student and staff lives within these crazy times of online schooling:
Curating resources for teachers and students transitioning to remote instruction and learning
Providing books alongside meals in conjunction with school food services
Collaborating with public libraries to expand digital access
Creating numerous e-resource tutorials
Adapting school library websites to include items and resources to help both students and staff experience the best remote learning possible.
SAFER AT HOME March 2020
Due to recent developments with the coronavirus epidemic, Columbus schools have been closed. In-school Monthly Themes have been suspended, but will resume with online information for the months of April and May.
March
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss (March 2, 2020 - Read Across America) and Mr. Rogers (March 20, 2020)
Theme: Celebrate Dr. Seuss & Mr. Rogers
Display Case Books:
(Left to Right)
1. A Few Red Drops
2. I, Too, Sing America
3. Trashing the Planet
4. The Lorax - by Dr. Seuss
5. Environmental Protection
6. Horton Hears a Who - by Dr. Seuss
January & FEBRUARY 2020
Theme: Bookin' It at the Beach!
Display Case Books:
(Left to Right)
1. The American Dream?
2. Tour Book
3. Pasadena
4. American Road Trip
5. Car Trouble
6. Tour Book
December 2019
Theme: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD & Snuggle Up With a Good Book!
Display Case Books:
(Left to Right)
Holidays Around the World
Christmas in the South
Holidays and Traditions in China
Hanukkah in America
Kwanza
Country Gourmet
November 2019
Theme: Fall in Love for Books
Display Case Books:
(Left to Right)
Hold Still
A Painted House
Speak
We Speak in Storms
Talking Leaves
Safe Haven
Close to Famous
Famous in a Small Town
October 2019
Theme: Books can Scare the Pants Off You!
Display Case Books:
(Left to Right)
Execution
Unnatural Phenomena
The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall
Bone Witch
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