September is Library Card Sign-Up Month - when the American Library Association and libraries across the country remind parents that the essential school supplies are their child's library cards. Click the Library Card Sign-up Month link or image above for more information. ALA Sponsored

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a national event in October to bring young children together to read the same book, on the same day, in communities worldwide. This event celebrates literacy and supports Jumpstart Read for the Record in promoting early childhood education. Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day is October 27, 2022. Please join us in reading Nigel and the Moon, written by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Gracey Zhang. Click the book title or the book image for more information. Non-ALA Sponsored

Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Click the image for more information. Non-ALA Sponsored

Computer Science Education Week is a yearly event that inspires students in K-12 to learn Computer Science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners, in the field. The Computer Science Education Week is December 5-11, 2022. Click the image for more information.  Non-ALA Sponsored

Financial Wellness Month is a yearly event that teaches patrons how to establish financial balance and moderation in spending. This event also helps patrons create money management goals, set up a savings plan, figure out how to pay, etc. Click the image for more information. Non-ALA Sponsored

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans. Click the image for a list of resources to inform patrons the important accomplishmentd of Black Americans.. Non-ALA Sponsored

Read Across America was started in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and is the nation's largest celebration of reading. This year-round program motivates and encourages children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone. Click the image for more information.  Non-ALA Sponsored

School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every year in April, school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student's educational career. Click the image for more information.  ALA Sponsored

National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) in libraries annually in April. During that week, the nation's libraries and librarians are celebrated for contributing to promoting library use and support. All types of libraries -- school, public, academic, and special -- participate. Click the image for more information.  ALA Sponsored

National Inventors Month was started in 1998 by the United Inventors Association of the USA (UIA-USA), the Academy of Applied Science, and Inventors’ Digest magazine to celebrate invention and creativity. During this month, people are recognized who continue to create and innovate. Click the image for more information.  Non-ALA Sponsored