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
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 14 is Flag Day
- June 18 is Father’s Day
July
- July is National Ice Cream Month
- July 4 is Independence Day
- July 11 is World Population Day
- July 26 is Disability Independence Day
- July 30 is International Day of Friendship from the United Nations
August
- August is American Artist Appreciation Month
- August is National Golf Month
- August 9 is Book Lovers Day
- August 26 is Women’s Equality Day
Programming
- People Spread Love note writing campaign at Valley of the Tetons Library
- May Marathon at Twin Falls Public Library encouraging people to read and get moving
- Archived virtual programs from LaSalle Public Library
- Host a Puzzle Swap and then a Puzzle Competition
Professional Development
- Libraries and Aging 101: Educate, Engage and Empower Mature Adults 4-week course, contact Deana Brown for funding options, deana.brown@libraries.idaho.gov
- “Creativity and Connection: Engaging older adults through the arts” Infopeople webinar