Children's Activity Calendar: February 2022
Nadine Poper
The middle of winter is the perfect time for educational crafts, book suggestions, and indoor activities that will help kids find positive outlets for their extra energy.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2022
David Thimmesch
Start the year off right with plenty of learning. Share the January early literacy calendar to help parents teach their children through entertaining activities like songs, crafts, reading, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2022
Nadine Poper
The middle of winter is the perfect time for educational crafts, book suggestions, and indoor activities that will help kids find positive outlets for their extra energy.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2021
David Thimmesch
'Tis the season to give the gift of learning. Share the December early literacy calendar to help parents teach their children through entertaining activities like songs, crafts, reading, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2021
David Thimmesch
Give thanks for the joys of learning with these engaging ideas. Share the November early literacy calendar to help parents teach their children through entertaining activities like songs, crafts, reading, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2021
Nadine Poper
It's the most wonderful time of year for educational crafts, book suggestions, and holiday activities that will help kids appreciate the best things about themselves and others.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2021
Nadine Poper
Find fang-tastic October activities including educational crafts, book suggestions, and virtual field trips for Cat Day, Bat Appreciation Month, and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2021
David Thimmesch
Enjoy everything fall has to offer with fun ways to learn. Share the October early literacy calendar to help parents teach their children through entertaining activities like songs, crafts, reading, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2021
Nadine Poper
Find fang-tastic October activities including educational crafts, book suggestions, and virtual field trips for Cat Day, Bat Appreciation Month, and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Fall into a fantastic world of learning! Share the September early literacy calendar to help families connect and learn through songs, crafts, books, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2021
Nadine Poper
Ring in the new school year with educational crafts, book suggestions, and more to celebrate Skyscraper Day, Cheese Pizza Day, Sewing Month, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
The August early literacy calendar features fun and educational activities like writing in the sandbox, creating a homemade bowling lane, and talking about science over root beer floats.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Summer learning is more important than ever. Share July's early literacy calendar for fun and educational songs, crafts, books, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2021
Nadine Poper
Soak up every last bit of summer fun with crafts, book suggestions, and more to celebrate Bad Poetry Day, Strange Music Day, and Happiness Happens Day!
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2021
Nadine Poper
Summer learning is out of this world! Find crafts, book suggestions, and more to celebrate World UFO Day, National Moon Day, and every other day of National Anti-Boredom Month.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: June 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Share the June early literacy calendar to help parents keep young learners on track for Pre-K and kindergarten through songs, crafts, books, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: June 2021
Nadine Poper
Get moving and take learning outdoors with a June calendar full of ideas for engaging children's activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Share the May early literacy calendar for everyday ways to make education fun! Inspire parents and kids to spend memorable time together while building important skills.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2021
Liz Bowie
Say hello to brighter days with a May calendar full of ideas for engaging children's activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Encourage curious kids to keep growing with the April early literacy calendar! Inspire parents and children to chase curiosity and create fun with songs, games, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Share the March early literacy calendar to help kids blossom into lifelong readers! Inspire parents and children to chase curiosity and create fun with songs, games, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2021
Matthew Winner
Watch imaginations flourish with an April calendar full of ideas for engaging children's activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Share the February early literacy calendar to help kids grow a love of learning at home. They'll discover something new every day with songs, games, and much more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2021
Matthew Winner
Watch young learners blossom this spring with a March calendar full of ideas for engaging children's activities, craft projects, books suggestions, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2021
Matthew Winner
Inspire a love of learning with a February calendar full of ideas for engaging children's activities, craft projects, books suggestions, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2021
Stephanie Kurtz
Share the January early literacy calendar to help young learners start the new year right! Inspire parents and children to chase curiosity and create fun with songs, games, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2021
Matthew Winner
Start the new year right with inspiring children's programming activities, fun craft projects, fresh book suggestions, and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2020
Stephanie Kurtz
Make learning even more fun with the early literacy activities on the December calendar! Parents and children will close out the year together with songs, games, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2020
Matthew Winner
Celebrate a season of gift-giving and togetherness with engaging children's programming activities, craft projects, celebrations, book suggestions, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2020
Stephanie Kurtz
Make learning even more fun with the early literacy activities on the November calendar! Parents and children will celebrate gratitude and togetherness with songs, games, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2020
Matthew Winner
Celebrate kindness and gratitude with engaging children's programming activities, craft projects, celebrations, book suggestions, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2020
Stephanie Kurtz
Keep young learners on track this fall with early literacy activities, including crafts, songs, and celebrations, that parents can do at home.
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2020
Matthew Winner
Get an October calendar full of engaging children's programming ideas for activities, craft projects, and books suggestions that will make kids' mouths water and boost their cultural awareness.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2020
Liz Bowie
Fall into reading with the early literacy activities on the September calendar. Parents and children can have fun celebrating Teddy Bear Day, playing restaurant, and going on nature walks together!
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2020
Matthew Winner
Keep kids developing with these children's programming activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more for September!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2020
Liz Bowie
Help parents and youngsters get kindergarten ready with fun math, science, and early literacy activities for the month of August.
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2020
Matthew Winner
Celebrate the last days of summer with children's programming activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2020
Liz Bowie
Parents and youngsters can beat boredom during the lazy days of summer with fun math, science, and early literacy activities. Celebrate special events like Independence Day, Anti-Boredom Month, and everybody's favorite — National Ice Cream Month!
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2020
Matthew Winner
Matthew Winner shares children's programming activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more to help you make July spectacular!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: June 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents kick off summer with early literacy activities they can do at home with their little ones. The June calendar is filled with creative craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: June 2020
Matthew Winner
Get summer off to an inspired start with a month full of engaging children's programming! Find ideas for activities, crafts, books, celebrations, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2020
Matthew Winner
Summer is in sight, but there's still a lot to celebrate in May! Find children's programming ideas for activities, crafts, books, celebrations, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Yay for May! Help parents keep their little ones busy and learning with a calendar full of early literacy activities. Find ideas for crafts, math and science projects, books, celebrations like National Smile Day, and much more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2020
Matthew Winner
Get silly in April with these children's library activities. Keep kids laughing and learning with activities, crafts, book ideas, celebrations, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents hop to it with early literacy activities they can do at home with their little bunnies. Find crafts, book suggestions, celebrations, and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2020
Matthew Winner
Get creative in March with children's programming ideas for activities, crafts, books, and celebrations, including Youth Art Month and National Craft Month.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents a month full of early literacy activities they can spring into with their little ones. Find ideas for crafts, books, celebrations, and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2020
Matthew Winner
Help kids fall in love with reading this February with a month of children's programming, including fun activities, crafts, books, and celebrations to spread the love all month long!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents a calendar full of early literacy activities their little ones will love. Get ideas for crafts, science and math projects, books, celebrations, and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2020
Matthew Winner
Kick off a fantastic new year with the January children's programming calendar. Find engaging activities, projects, book ideas, celebrations, and much more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2020
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents get 2020 off to a great start with a calendar full of early literacy activities for crafts, STEM activities, books, celebrations, and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2019
Matthew Winner
Spread the holiday cheer with a month of children's programming ideas, including crafts, books, fun celebrations like Monkey Day, and much more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents an early holiday present in December with a month full of early literacy activities ideas for crafts, math and science projects, books, fun celebrations, and much more.
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Adult Activity Calendar: December 2019
Trisha Frankland
Say farewell to 2019 with a December calendar full of adult programming! Find engaging activities, book and display ideas, dates in history, and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: December 2019
Trisha Frankland
Help teens bid 2019 adieu with engaging teen programming ideas in December. Find ideas for notable celebrations, STEAM projects, books, crafts, and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2019
Matthew Winner
There's so much to be thankful for in your library this November! Spread the joy with a month of creative children's programming, including activities, craft projects, book ideas, and fun celebrations, like World Kindness Day.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents another reason to be thankful in November with a month full of early literacy activities for crafts, math and science projects, books, fun celebrations, and much more.
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Adult Activity Calendar: November 2019
Trisha Frankland
Encourage your patrons to get cozy in the library with a November adult programming calendar filled with engaging activities, book and display suggestions, interesting dates, celebrations, and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: November 2019
Trisha Frankland
Give teens lots of reasons to be thankful for the library this month! The November calendar features creative teen programming ideas for STEAM projects, notable birthdays, books, and celebrations, like National Novel Writing Month and National American Indian Heritage Month.
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2019
Matthew Winner
Kick off a spooktacular October in your library with this children's programming calendar! Matthew Winner offers engaging activities, craft projects, book suggestions, and more to celebrate not only Halloween, but also National Cookie Month and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Find Spooktacular early literacy activities in this October calendar. Get craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, and more to celebrate not only Halloween, but also fun days like National Pumpkin Day and much more.
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Adult Activity Calendar: October 2019
Trisha Frankland
Engage your patrons with an October adult programming calendar full of fun activities, book and display suggestions, and celebrations, like National Cookie Month and National Fossil Day.
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Teen Activity Calendar: October 2019
Trisha Frankland
The October calendar features a variety of creative teen library program ideas, including craft projects, suggestions for book discussions, and fun celebrations, like National Popcorn Poppin' Month and World Animal Day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2019
Matthew Winner
Welcome fall in your library with the September children's activity calendar! Find fun celebrations, engaging activities, interesting books, and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents build early literacy skills at home in September! You'll find craft activities, math and science projects, books celebrations, and fun celebrations, like Teddy Bear Day and National Play-Doh Day.
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Adult Activity Calendar: September 2019
Trisha Frankland
Say hello to fall with a September calendar full of creative adult programming ideas, including activities, book and display suggestions, dates in history, and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: September 2019
Trisha Frankland
The September calendar offers fun teen library program ideas, such as craft projects, book suggestions, unique activities, and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2019
Matthew Winner
Summer went by fast, but there's still plenty of fun to have in August. This children's activity calendar offers exciting celebrations, book suggestions, craft projects, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents fun ways to transition their little ones into fall with an August calendar full of early literacy activities. Get ideas for crafts, math and science activities, books, and fun celebrations, like Friendship Day and Coloring Book Day.
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Adult Activity Calendar: August 2019
Trisha Frankland
Fall is just around the corner, but summer fun is still in full swing at your library! The August adult programming calendar is full of ideas for displays, books, interesting dates in history, and celebrations, like Dog Day and Relaxation Day.
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Teen Activity Calendar: August 2019
Trisha Frankland
Summer may be winding down, but the fun at your library doesn't have to! Get teens engaged with an August calendar full of craft projects, book discussion ideas, and fun celebrations, like Book Lover's Day and Bad Poetry Day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2019
Matthew Winner
Keep summer boredom at bay in your library with the July children's activity calendar! Find exciting activities, book suggestions, craft projects, and fun celebrations, like National Anti-Boredom Month and Video Game Day.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents keep their little ones entertained this summer with a month full of early literacy activities in July. Get ideas for crafts, math and science activities, books, songs, and fun celebrations, like National Ice Cream Day and National Moon Day.
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Adult Activity Calendar: July 2019
Trisha Frankland
What better way for adult patrons to spend the dog days of summer than cooling off at your library? The July adult programming calendar is full of fun ideas for displays, books, interesting dates in history, and more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: July 2019
Trisha Frankland
Hooray for summer! Get teens engaged in your library with a July calendar full of STEM projects, book discussion ideas, and activities based on important dates in history.
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Children's Activity Calendar: June 2019
Matthew Winner
Get kids in the spirit of summer in your library with the June children's activity calendar! Find exciting activities, book suggestions, craft projects, and fun celebrations, like Best Friends Day and Sunglasses Day.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: June 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Keep little ones happy this summer with a month full of early literacy activities in June. Get ideas for crafts, STEM activities, books, songs, and fun celebrations, like Best Friends Day and Repeat Day.
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Adult Activity Calendar: June 2019
Trisha Frankland
Inspire your adult patrons to spend quality time at the library this summer! Get display suggestions, interesting dates in history, and creative ideas to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, Global Running Day, and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: June 2019
Trisha Frankland
Summer has arrived, and what better place for teens to spend those long summer days than at the library? The June calendar is filled with fun crafts, cool displays, and exciting celebrations, like LGBT Pride Month and Best Friends Day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2019
Matthew Winner
The school year is winding down, but that doesn't mean the fun stops in your library! The May children's activity calendar offers exciting activities, book suggestions, craft projects, and fun celebrations, like Lost Sock Memorial Day and Love a Tree Day.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Make parents happy with a month full of early literacy activities to do at home this May. Get ideas for crafts, STEM activities, books, songs, and fun celebrations, like May Day and National Space Day.
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Adult Activity Calendar: May 2019
Trisha Frankland
Need adult programming ideas? The May calendar will inspire patrons to celebrate Mental Health Month and make a library visit part of their wellness plan.
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Teen Activity Calendar: May 2019
Trisha Frankland
Spring is in full swing in your library with a May calendar full of teen programming ideas, like crafting paper flower bouquets, as well as fun celebrations, like Cartoonist Day; interesting dates in history; and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2019
Matthew Winner
It's not an April Fools' joke – the April children's activity calendar offers a month full of exciting programming. Find fun celebrations, like National Poetry Month; book suggestions; crafts; and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents fun ways to build literacy skills at home this April with a month full of early literacy activities they can do with their little ones. Find fun celebrations, like Animal Crackers Day; craft ideas; book suggestions; and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: April 2019
Trisha Frankland
April is Stress Awareness Month, the perfect time to encourage patrons to relax at your library with these adult programming ideas from Trisha Frankland.
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Teen Activity Calendar: April 2019
Trisha Frankland
Encourage teens to get creative in your library this April with teen programming ideas, book suggestions, crafts, and fun celebrations from Trisha Frankland.
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2019
Matthew Winner
Let the creativity flow in your library this March with a children's activity calendar full of activities, book suggestions, crafts, fun celebrations like Youth Art Month, and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Welcome spring with a March calendar full of early literacy activities parents can do at home with their little ones. Find craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs, and much more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: March 2019
Trisha Frankland
Promote nutrition and health in your library this March with adult programming ideas that include display suggestions, crafts, fun celebrations, and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: March 2019
Trisha Frankland
Keep teens feeling lucky this March with a month full of fun celebrations, book suggestions, STEAM activities, and much more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2019
Matthew Winner
Celebrate Library Lovers' Month and feel the love all February long with fun children's activities, book suggestions, craft projects, and much more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Spread the love in February with a month full of early literacy activities parents can do at home with their little ones. Find craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs, and much more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: February 2019
Trisha Frankland
Find display suggestions, craft projects, and passive adult programming ideas to celebrate unique holidays, birthdays, interesting dates in history, and much more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: February 2019
Trisha Frankland
Get teen programming ideas and book suggestions to celebrate fun days like Make a Friend Day, National Weatherperson's Day, National Walk Your Dog Day, and much more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2019
Matthew Winner
Welcome 2019 with a month of fun and creative children's activities! In the January calendar, you'll find book suggestions, craft projects, unique celebrations, and much more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2019
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents get the new year off to a fun start with early literacy activities they can do at home with their little ones. In the January calendar, you'll find unique days to celebrate, like National Sticker Day, as well as craft ideas, book suggestions, and much more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: January 2019
Trisha Frankland
Inspire your patrons to get 2019 off to a positive start with the January adult programming calendar from Trisha Frankland.
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Teen Activity Calendar: January 2019
Trisha Frankland
Kick off the new year in your library this January with fun library program ideas for teens. Trisha Frankland shares celebrations, book suggestions, bulletin board ideas and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2018
Matthew Winner
The holiday spirit is in the air — and in your library! The December children's activity calendar offers festive celebrations, book suggestions, craft projects and more.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
This holiday season, give parents the gift of early literacy activities they can do at home with their little ones. The December calendar includes celebrations, craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs and much more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: December 2018
Trisha Frankland
Make December merry with engaging adult programming in your library! Trisha Frankland offers display suggestions, craft projects, passive programming ideas and much more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: December 2018
Trisha Frankland
Spread cheer in your library this December with creative teen programming, book suggestions, bulletin board ideas and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2018
Matthew Winner
There's so much to be thankful for this November! Make it a month to remember in your library with fun children's activities, book suggestions, craft projects and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Our November Early Literacy Activity Calendar is overflowing with simple activities parents can do with their kids to celebrate Thanksgiving, autumn and much more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: November 2018
Trisha Frankland
This November, show your patrons you are thankful for them with creative adult programming ideas to celebrate National Novel Writing Month, Parents as Teachers Day, important dates in history and much more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: November 2018
Trisha Frankland
Help teens show their gratitude for others with creative programming ideas and book suggestions that celebrate Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, Homeless Youth Awareness Month, National Adoption Month and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2018
Matthew Winner
This October, scare up some tasty fun in your library with this children's activity calendar from Matthew Winner. Get ideas for delicious celebrations like National Pizza Month and National Cookie Month, including book suggestions, craft projects, and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents a treat this October with early literacy activities they can do at home with their little ones. Celebrate fun days like Homemade Cookies Day and Color Day with crafts, math and science activities, books, songs and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: October 2018
Trisha Frankland
Keep your patrons engaged this October with program ideas and book suggestions to highlight National Reading Group Month, American Archives Month, important dates in history and much more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: October 2018
Trisha Frankland
Trisha Frankland offers a myriad of programs and activities to bring teens together and celebrate inclusiveness this October: not only is it National Bullying Prevention Month, it's also Unity Day and Stop Bullying Day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2018
Matthew Winner
The September calendar features fun children's activity and book ideas to kick the school year off right in your library. Celebrate International Literacy Month, Library Card Sign-up Month and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents easy early literacy activities that they can do at home with their little ones this autumn. Get fun ideas for crafts, math and science activities, books, songs and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: September 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
It's time to unveil autumn programming at your library. Laura Damon-Moore offers ideas and activities for celebrating fun festivities such as Good Neighbor Day, National Grandparents Day, and, of course, National Read a Book Day.
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Teen Activity Calendar: September 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month — what better time to draw teens into your library? Laura Damon-Moore shares craft projects, game ideas, book suggestions and more to entice teens to visit the library again and again!
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2018
Matthew Winner
Not only is August Back to School Month, it's also Family Fun Month and National Sandwich Month. And days like Friendship Day and National Book Lovers Day offer even more opportunities for fun library activities for kids!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Summer may be winding down, but you can still help parents and caregivers keep kids entertained this August with simple and fun early literacy activities that celebrate Friendship Day, National S'mores Day, National Dog Day and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: August 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
Summer will be winding down in August, and it's the perfect time to plan library programs for adults that celebrate National Simplify Your Life Week, National Book Lovers Day and National Relaxation Day. So grab a good book, put your feet up and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
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Teen Activity Calendar: August 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
Make the most of the final weeks of summer this August with teen library programs that celebrate Friendship Week, Women's Equality Day, Coloring Book Day and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2018
Matthew Winner
Matthew Winner shares book suggestions and children's activity ideas for a deliciously fun July at your library! Not only is it National Ice Cream Month, but it's also National Hot Dog Month, National Blueberry Month, and National Picnic Month. Is your stomach growling yet?
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents simple early literacy activities they can use to keep their kids learning this summer. The July calendar offers craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs and fun celebration ideas for National Ice Cream Day, National Dance Day and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: July 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
Get ready for some tasty treats — National Ice Cream Month, National Picnic Month and National Sugar Cookie Day all take place in the month of July! Check out this library activities calendar from Laura Damon-Moore for more sweet adult programming ideas.
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Teen Activity Calendar: July 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
July is National Anti-Boredom Month — keep teens engaged with a calendar full of creative activities from Laura Damon-Moore. Get ideas for craft projects, games, book suggestions and much more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: June 2018
Matthew Winner
Ready to have a great summer at your library? The June calendar is full of fun activities for kids and book ideas for summery celebrations like Great Outdoors Month, Great American Picnic Day and more!
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Early Literacy Activities Calendar: June 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents build early literacy skills at home this summer! You'll find ideas like celebrating Best Friends Day along with craft activities, math and science projects, books and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: June 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
Kick off summer with library programs for adults that celebrate all things nature! Not only is June Great Outdoors Month, it's also time to celebrate National Garden Week, Nature Photography Day and more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: June 2018
Laura Damon-Moore
Laura Damon-Moore shares STEM experiments, craft projects, summer reading lists and more programs for teens to kick off a spectacular summer at your library!
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2018
Matthew Winner
Grab a book that makes you grin – May is Get Caught Reading Month and National Smile Month! So gather your favorite books and get ready to get caught at the library!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents fun and easy ways to build early literacy skills at home. The May calendar is filled with crafts, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: May 2018
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares library programs for adults that will promote health and happiness in your library and celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National Salad Month and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: May 2018
Emily Ellis
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Backyard Games Week and more with engaging activities for teens from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2018
Matthew Winner
We dare you to try to keep a straight face this April — it's National Humor Month! Get ready to laugh it up at your library with a full calendar of engaging spring activities for kids.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Make parents and little ones smile with lots of early literacy activities they can do together at home to celebrate April Fools' Day, National Pet Day, National Superhero Day and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: April 2018
Emily Ellis
Encourage your patrons to forget their troubles and grab a good book — Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares engaging programming ideas for Drop Everything and Read Month, National Stress Awareness Day and more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: April 2018
Emily Ellis
It's no April Fools' joke — Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares ideas for teen activities, craft projects, recipes and much more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2018
Matthew Winner
Encourage students to let their artistic sides shine with March activities that celebrate Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Brighten parents' days with a month of springtime early literacy activities, crafts, books and more they can share at home with their little ones.
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Teen Activity Calendar: March 2018
Emily Ellis
This March, celebrate Youth Art Month, Teen Tech Week and more with teen library programs from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Adult Activity Calendar: March 2018
Emily Ellis
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and National Optimism Month with engaging adult programming ideas from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2018
Matthew Winner
February is the month of hearts and valentines — but it's also the time to celebrate Library Lovers' Month with books, crafts and engaging activities that kids will adore.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents capture their little ones' hearts with a month of early literacy activities they can do at home together in February.
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Adult Activity Calendar: February 2018
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares ideas for engaging adult programs to celebrate Library Lover's Month and keep adult patrons visiting again and again!
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Teen Activity Calendar: February 2018
Emily Ellis
Celebrate Library Lover's Month with engaging teen library programs, STEM experiments, craft projects and more from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2018
Matthew Winner
Usher in 2018 with engaging January activities, fun celebrations and book suggestions that will get the new year off to an inspired start!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2018
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents get 2018 off to a great start with a month of early literacy activities, including math and science activities, art projects and more!
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Adult Activity Calendar: January 2018
Emily Ellis
Winter blues setting in? Stave them off with a full month of fun library programs for adults from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Teen Activity Calendar: January 2018
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares fun activities for teens to help them shake off the winter doldrums in your library!
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2017
Matthew Winner
The holiday spirit is in the air — and in your library! It's Read a New Book Month, so grab a brand new book and a tasty treat, and get ready for a sweet December!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents bring winter cheer into their homes with a month of early literacy activities, crafts and books they can share with their little ones in December.
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Adult Engagement Calendar: December 2017
Emily Ellis
Make December a joyful time of year with fun ideas for engaging library programs for adults from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Teen Activity Calendar: December 2017
Emily Ellis
You'll find plenty of ways to keep teens engaged over winter break with tips, tricks and ideas from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2017
Matthew Winner
This calendar is full of November activities for kids, plus ideas for celebrations such as Dia de los muertos, King Tut Day, Sandwich Day and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents and caregivers an exciting month full of early literacy activities to share with children at home during the month of November!
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Adult Engagement Calendar: November 2017
Emily Ellis
As the days get shorter, add a little sunshine to a patrons' day with adult programming that celebrates World Kindness Day, Guinness World Record Day and more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: November 2017
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for exciting and engaging teen library programs for the month of November.
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2017
Matthew Winner
October is packed with fall celebrations like Candy Corn Day and National Book Month. Engage your ghouls and goblins with these fun October activities!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Candy corn and pumpkins galore — fall is in full swing and the early literacy development opportunities for parents and caregivers are bountiful!
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Adult Engagement Calendar: October 2017
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging adult library programming for the month of October.
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Teen Activity Calendar: October 2017
Emily Ellis
It's time to get crafty with jack-o-lantern jars, recognize teens' talents on International Artist Day and settle in with cozy new book releases.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2017
Matthew Winner
Welcome autumn and Library Card Sign-up Month with a full month of September activities and book suggestions that will keep kids coming back to the library!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Inspire parents to have fun with little ones this month with fun early literacy activities like going on nature walks, celebrating Teddy Bear Day and more!
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Adult Engagement Calendar: September 2017
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks, and ideas for engaging adult library programming for the month of September.
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Teen Activity Calendar: September 2017
Emily Ellis
The start of the school year brings new energy and fresh ideas! Get your teens excited to help you promote Library Card Sign-up Month with #selfies, celebrate being weird on Wonderful Weirdos Day, and spread some sunshine on Positive Thinking Day. New book releases and STEM fun will help start the year off right!
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2017
Matthew Winner
Get ready to celebrate Back to School Month and Family Fun Month, plus a host of holidays like Book Lovers Day and S'mores Day, with fun library activities!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
As summer comes to a close, help parents keep their little ones learning every day with simple early literacy activities they can do together at home.
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Adult Engagement Calendar: August 2017
Angie Schoeneck
Kick off adult programs in August by celebrating National Watermelon Day. Then celebrate Senior Citizens, Women's Equality, dogs, bad poetry and more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: August 2017
Emily Ellis
Help teenagers make the most of the last days of summer with holiday celebrations, book suggestions, after-hours teen programs and craft projects.
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2017
Matthew Winner
Celebrations and holidays abound this month, from Ice Cream Month and Park and Recreation Month to World Emoji Day. So jump into some sweet July activities!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Summer is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to give parents a month's worth of fun early literacy activities they can share with their kids at home!
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Teen Activity Calendar: July 2017
Emily Ellis
Celebrate International Joke Day, World UFO Day, the Fourth of July, new book releases and more with these fun summer ideas for teens.
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Adult Engagement Calendar: July 2017
Angie Schoeneck
The July calendar is filled with ideas for adult programs — ones that encourage us to get outside, create time to relax and try some new recipes.
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Children's Activity Calendar: June 2017
Matthew Winner
Celebrate the beginning of summer with June activities and books that will get kids excited to spend vacation time at the library!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: June 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Send parents home with a myriad of creative ideas they can do with their kids to build early literacy skills all through the month of June.
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Teen Activity Calendar: June 2017
Emily Ellis
Ramp up for summer reading with fun teen events celebrating Gay Pride Month, World Environment Day, Father's Day and more!
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Adult Engagement Calendar: June 2017
Angie Schoeneck
What's on deck for your June adult programs? How about ways to celebrate Great Outdoors month and more? Download the June 2017 Adult Engagement Calendar.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Support learning at home with this free early literacy resource! Kids and parents will love making spring crafts, doing simple science experiments and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2017
Matthew Winner
Get caught having fun at the library this May with book suggestions and spring activities to celebrate Children's Book Week, Star Wars Day and more!
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Adult Engagement Calendar: May 2017
Angie Schoeneck
May offers lots of opportunities to deliver engaging adult programs, events, displays and more with celebrations like Get Caught Reading Month and Teacher Appreciation Day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2017
Matthew Winner
This month's calendar is jam-packed with April activities and book suggestions that will get kids excited to visit the library!
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Teen Activity Calendar: May 2017
Emily Ellis
Spring is in the air and there are so many days and ways to celebrate in May. Try out some of these fun teen activities, events, crafts and more!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give parents a full month of fun and simple early literacy activities that they can share with their kids to boost learning at home.
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Teen Activity Calendar: April 2017
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging teen library programming for the month of April.
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Adult Engagement Calendar: April 2017
Angie Schoeneck
There's more happening in April besides filing taxes. Offer pleasant adult library programs — April is National Humor Month and Lawn & Garden Month.
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2017
Matthew Winner
March is the month to welcome warmer weather and celebrate Women's History Month and Youth Art Month with engaging children's activities, books and crafts.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Parents and kids will love celebrating days like St. Patrick's Day and Puppy Day with simple early literacy activities they can do at home together every day.
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Teen Activity Calendar: March 2017
Emily Ellis
Teens are sure to find a topic to get excited about during the month of March, including women's history, March Madness and Extraterrestrial Abduction Day!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
February is filled to the brim with early literacy activities and books inspired by Valentine's Day and more. Spread the love!
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2017
Matthew Winner
Matthew Winner of All the Wonders is here to help you get ready to ring in the new year at your library with January activities and books that are sure to put big smiles on kids' faces!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2017
Elesa Swirgsdin
Help parents get the new year off to a great start with a full month of simple activities they can do with their little ones to boost early literacy skills.
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Teen Activity Calendar: February 2017
Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging teen programs that'll pack your library this February.
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Teen Activity Calendar: December 2016
Emily Ellis
Ugly Sweater Day, new book releases, DIY crafts and more — celebrate the holiday season with these fresh ideas for teen library programs!
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2016
Matthew Winner
Warm up your library with fun December activities and heartwarming books that welcome winter and celebrate families and traditions.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Kids and parents will love getting cozy and sharing simple early literacy activities like wintery crafts, heart-warming reads and delicious treats!
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Teen Activity Calendar: November 2016
Emily Ellis
There's tons of engaging teen activities to be thankful for this November, including some election fun, delicious snacks and DIY buttons and origami.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Send parents home filled with gratitude for these simple early literacy activities they can do with their kids every day of the month!
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2016
Matthew Winner
There's something to be thankful for every day of the month! Get your fill of November activities and books for Thanksgiving, Family Stories Month and more.
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Teen Activity Calendar: October 2016
Emily Ellis
Ready for some spooky fun this October? Pack the month full of creative Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and Halloween activities for teens!
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Give this October calendar full of simple, fun ideas to parents for an at-home literacy resource to share with their little goblins — all treats, no tricks!
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Children's Activity Calendar: October 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Celebrate Halloween, National Fire Prevention Week and more with spine-tingling books, creepy crafts and more spooky October activities for kids!
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Adult Engagement Calendars: September/October 2016
Angie Schoeneck
What's on the horizon for your book clubs and adult library programs? Need inspiration? Demco's Angie Schoeneck talks unconventional book clubs. Plus, the September and October calendars will spark new ideas!
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Teen Activity Calendar: September 2016
Liz Bowie and Emily Ellis
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas to help you provide fun and engaging teen programming this September.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Welcome fall with a bushel of exciting September activities! This month is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to show off all your library has to offer.
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Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Hand this September calendar full of early literacy activities to parents and you're giving them a valuable tool for sharing learning with their kids every day.
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Children's Activity Calendar: August 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin and John Schumacher
Back to School Month, Family Fun Month and more — use these August activities to help kids soak up the last days of summer and get excited for back-to-school fun!
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Adult Engagement Calendars: July/August 2016
Angie Schoeneck
What adult library programs will keep people coming back to your library? Get ideas on where to start. Plus, download July and August activity calendars.
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Children's Activity Calendar: July 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
July is National Blueberry Month, Ice Cream Month and Hot Dog Month — so break out the summer snacks and find a sunny spot for your July activities!
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Adult Engagement Calendars: May/June 2016
Angie Schoeneck
Back by popular demand, check out the latest adult programming calendars for May and June.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
May brings showers of fun library activities! Celebrate all month long with Get Caught Reading Month, Physical Fitness and Sports Month and many more.
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Adult Engagement Calendars: March/April 2016
Angie Schoeneck
Change is afoot in the world of library programming and services for adults. A recurring theme of limited resources and the need for ideas emerged from our conversations, with many seeking help and guidance, information and resources. This prompted us to take action.
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
You'll find a plethora of April activities and resources to help you showcase all your library has to offer — and celebrate School Library Month!
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2016
Elesa Swirgsdin
Celebrate Youth Art Month and National Craft Month this March with a variety of creative crafts, activities and books to welcome spring!
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2016
Heidi Green
There's something for everyone to love at the library this month — share February activities surrounding Valentine's Day, Black History Month and more!
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2016
Heidi Green
Ring in 2016 with educational, inspirational and tasty January activities and event ideas — there's something for everyone in the library this month!
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2015
Heidi Green
Prepare for a flurry of fun to wrap up 2015! Enjoy plenty of engaging (and delicious!) December activities to draw the crowds into your library.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2015
Heidi Green
We're not talking turkey! There are plenty of creative November activities you can play up to encourage more people to check out your library. Have a look.
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Children's Activity Calendar: September 2015
Heidi Green
You're in the fall swing of things and now is a great time to showcase your library's many colors and programs. Get ideas for September activities, holidays and observances.
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Children's Activity Calendar: May 2015
Heidi Green
May is the perfect time to flex your reading muscles and reach even more readers with great new ideas, displays and resources! Catch up on all the holidays happening in May 2015.
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Children's Activity Calendar: March 2015
Heidi Green
Let your creativity blossom as you celebrate March holidays and observances in your library. Get great ideas for Dr. Seuss' birthday, Youth Art Month, National Craft Month and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: April 2015
Heidi Green
Spring is in the air! Get crowd-pleasing and library-friendly ideas for April Fools' Day, National Library Week and more. You may even learn about holidays and observances you didn't know existed!
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Children's Activity Calendar: February 2015
Heidi Green
February is known for Valentine's Day, but there's so much more to do this month! Get great ideas for your library programming, such as celebrating Library Lovers Month, Black History Month and more.
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Children's Activity Calendar: January 2015
Heidi Green
Did you know that there is an Appreciate a Dragon Day in January? You do now. View the January calendar for more fun kids activities and programming ideas.
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Children's Activity Calendar: December 2014
Heidi Green
Celebrate the season and December's many special days with book suggestions and holiday activities for kids. You won't believe all the ideas that await you.
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Children's Activity Calendar: November 2014
Heidi Green
Fall into some great ideas for kids, teens and adults alike with our November activity calendar! You'll benefit from new angles to engage readers and your community with your library.
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