ICfL staff members have had their eyes out for relevant stories, tools, and tricks so you don’t have to. Enjoy!
Calendar
2023 Book Related celebrations
April
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- National Poetry Month
- National Arab American Heritage Month
- April 18th is Tax Day
- April 23-29 is National Library Week
- April 15-21 is Money Smart Week, sign up for free resources and virtual programming. I have free print materials and small piggy banks I would be happy to send! Just email me, deana.brown@libraries.idaho.gov
- April 22nd is Earth Day
May
- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Older Americans Month
- May 14th is Mother’s Day
- May 29th is Memorial Day
June
- National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- African American Music Appreciation Month
- Rainbow Book Month
- Juneteenth is June 19 and Governor Little made it a public holiday in 2021
- June 18 is Father’s Day
- June 14 is Flag Day
- National Donut Day
Programming
- Master Gardener Series at Ada Community Library in collaboration with University of Idaho Extension Services
- NEW Telehealth Pod installed at Challis Public Library
- Bird watching kits from Garden City Public Library in collaboration with Golden Eagle Audubon Society
- Speed Friending event at library in Florida
Professional Development
- Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse – If you work with older adults, being able to recognize risk factors and signs of abuse will help you know when to share your concerns with your supervisor if you think an older person is being mistreated.
- Creating a Restorative Library Culture for patrons and staff
Resources
- It’s tax season! A great time to remind your community about tax help and free filing options.
- Learn about Vascular Dementia
