The Library Blog

Memorial Day honors U.S. military members who died in service. Originating after the Civil War, it’s now observed nationally with ceremonies, reflection, and remembrance each year on the last Monday in May.

Celebrate Towel Day on May 25 by carrying your trusty towel—just like in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Visit the library, grab your Explore MORE Passport starting June 1st, and get ready to explore!

Public libraries support mental wellness with free access to resources, technology, and community. This May, discover how your library offers connection, calm, and care during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Furry friends and good books—perfect together! Honor the joy pets bring by learning how to care for them with resources from your library.

Get Caught Reading Month in May celebrates the lifelong joy and benefits of reading. Visit your library, discover new books, and inspire others by making reading part of your everyday life.

Celebrate Earth Day’s 55th anniversary by embracing this year’s theme—Our Power, Our Planet™—with family-friendly activities, books, and simple actions that support sustainability. Visit your library for inspiration and resources.

Discover how reading, writing, and sharing poetry can heal, inspire, and connect us—emotionally, creatively, and mentally with pocket poems, books, and more.

Celebrate National Library Week by exploring all your library has to offer—books, programs, digital resources, and community connections—all free with your library card!

April celebrates literature with D.E.A.R. Month, National Poetry Month, and National Children’s Picture Book Day. Explore picture books’ rich history and storytelling magic at your library—your gateway to free literary adventures!

join your St. Croix Valley neighbors in reading Kevin Wilson’s unpredictable novel Nothing to See Here, where the children are fiery. This compelling story invites readers to reconsider neurodiversity, self-control, and caregiving. Enjoy book discussions, art events, and an author talk. Visit artreachstcroix.org/bigread!