May 2006
Chris Crutcher, noted young adult author visits Marrs Library.
The American Library Association designates a special thematic concentration of study each month to celebrate the diversity and richness of so many different cultures.
August
National Physically Challenged Month
September
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Learn Spanish!
National Literacy Month
International Literacy Day- September 8
Banned Books Week- September 21-28
October
Teen Read Week - October 13-19
November
National American Indian Heritage Month
Native American Heritage
Family Literacy Day- November 1
National Young Reader's Day- November 6
American Education Week - November 17-23
Children's Book Week - November 18-24
December
Celebrate Internationally!
January
National Book Month
February
Black History Month
Black History Month Display
Check out some important historical figures below:
African American Biographies
Black History Month Display
March
International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Read Across America- March 3
International Women's Day, March 8th
Freedom of Information Day- March 16
April
National Poetry Month
National Library Week will be observed April 6-12, 2003.
April 27th - World Children's Day
May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Awareness Month
Better Speech and Hearing Month
See Miss Jorgensen for details and prizes!
June
The Global Environment
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