LET'S CELEBRATE! Though we celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9th, we observe National Read A Book Day on September 6th each year. It is meant to not only encourage a love and enjoyment of literature, but also to bring awareness to the health benefits of reading. It has been proven that reading not only reduces stress, it … Continue reading National Read A Book Day
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Celebrate International Literacy Day!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! If you want to learn more about the statistical history, you can find it HERE.This year's THEME. The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared September 8th International Literacy Day during their 14th session in 1966, though it was first celebrated in 1967. The idea is to not only promote literacy … Continue reading Celebrate International Literacy Day!
Happy Birthday USAF!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/air-force-birthday-september-18/ https://youtu.be/Fd3bDB0_PMQ This video is from the USAF’s 68th birthday. This year, we are about to celebrate the 73rd anniversary (a.k.a. birthday) of the United States Air Force. #AirForceBirthday The Air Force Birthday's is observed on September 18. This is the date recognized as the birth of the USAF - it is when it becamse … Continue reading Happy Birthday USAF!
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY LISTEN TO THIS MESSAGE TO LEARN MORE :30 Wav. This observance is considered to have begun in 1987 when Secretary of Education William J. Bennett said, "Let's have a national campaign...every child should obtain a library card - and use it." "This September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission … Continue reading September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Aviation Day for Book Lovers
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-aviation-day-august-19 National Aviation Day is celebrated on Orville Wright's birthday (August 19, 1871), and it occurs during National Aviation Week. This is a time meant to recognize and celebrate the pioneers of aviation - not just the aviators themselves, but the engineers, mechanics, and all the personnel that made human flight possible!A great way to … Continue reading National Aviation Day for Book Lovers
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