The Library Blog

Letter Writing Week invites you to slow down, pick up a pen, reconnect, and perhaps write a thank you note. Your library encourages you to write one handwritten note each day and rediscover the joy of letters.

New Year’s resolutions have ancient roots yet the tradition endures. This January, set a few simple, meaningful goals—and let your library help you to learn skills and start the year strong.

Winter holidays around the solstice share themes of light, renewal, connection, and gratitude. Celebrate the season with loved ones—and let your library brighten your winter with books, traditions, and inspiration.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with warmth, reflection, and seasonal traditions. Visit your library for books, recipes, and holiday inspiration—and be sure to check winter hours before stopping in.

Bill of Rights Day on December 15 honors the fundamental freedoms Americans rely on—including the freedom to read. Celebrate by visiting your library and exercising your First Amendment rights.

Celebrate the history and charm of holiday lights this December. Learn how your library can brighten the season with festive displays, craft ideas, and winter reads. Don’t forget to check holiday hours!

This Thanksgiving, celebrate National Gratitude Month by pausing to reflect, connect, and give thanks. Your library offers books and resources to help you cultivate gratitude—all free with your library card.

November is Family Caregiver Month, recognizing millions who provide unpaid care. Learn how your library, state, and other resources can support caregivers through rest, connection, and access to helpful information.

Celebrate National Non-Fiction November—also known as “Know-vember”—by exploring the true stories, facts, and discoveries that inspire curiosity, expand knowledge, and connect readers of all ages to the fascinating world around us.

November celebrates Children’s Book Week, Picture Book Month, and NaNoWriMo—three ways to honor stories that shape us, spark imagination, and remind us that reading and writing connect every age.