VALENTINE'S DAY IS FOR LIBRARIES, TOO! https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2019/02/library-lovers-day.html Happy Valentine's Day, but more so, Happy Library Lovers' Day! The month of February isn't just for lovers. Nope. It is for readers. It is National Library Lovers' Month, and it hosts Library Lovers' Day, as well. Be sure to show your love and appreciation for the institutions … Continue reading Library Lovers’ Day
Category: Literacy
Let’s Hear Those Stories, Readers!
"LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day in 2010 in celebration of the power of reading aloud to create community, to amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-read-aloud-day-beginning-of-february You know me and literacy, however, this is even more than that - this is family! Reading with your kids is … Continue reading Let’s Hear Those Stories, Readers!
It’s Braille Literacy Month
National World Braille Day is now January 4 - Louis Braille's birthday https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-braille-literacy-month-january/ Everyone who knows me understands how important literacy is to me. The dissemination of information is vital for an educated society and the written word is the most powerful tool for that job. The UNESCO website states it this way: "The 'multiplier … Continue reading It’s Braille Literacy Month
FAMILY LITERACY – A Day To Start The Month
LEARN MORE Everyone knows that reading is important for strengthening knowledge and communication. Still, there are many more reasons to pick up a book and enjoy it - even more to share it with your family. After all, learning starts at home! Research shows that parents and caregivers who read aloud to children are the … Continue reading FAMILY LITERACY – A Day To Start The Month
NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
LEARN MORE http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/folweek# I have always been a huge supporter of our public libraries. Ever since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed making family trips to the local library. It was a tradition I passed onto my own children, and not just because I love literature. It is because it is a place … Continue reading NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
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