School Library Promotional Events

Mental Health Awareness Month was established to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

This month recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

Rainbow Book Month™ is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender, and asexual community.

Immigrant Heritage Month gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America.

The goal of Audiobook Appreciation Month is to increase awareness of and engagement in this format.

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe.

Graphic Novels in Libraries Month was established in 2019 by Booklist, the book review magazine of the American Library Association. Taking place in July, this initiative promotes and celebrates graphic novels.

Library Card Sign-Up Month started in 1987 with an announcement from the then United States Secretary of Education, William Bennett, that all children should sign up for a library card.

The annual holiday is observed from September 15 - October 15, to celebrate the culture and achievements of Hispanic people.

TeenTober™ aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.

The annual holiday is observed from September 15 - October 15, to celebrate the culture and achievements of Hispanic people.

In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected October because public schools are in session and existing traditions, such as Coming Out Day (October 11), occur that month.

Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.

Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October and is meant to uplift and recognize the history and contributions of Indigenous People and the Tribal Nations.

The mission of U.S. Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country.

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

International Games Month is an initiative to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

Since the founding of the United States, national elections have been key to shaping the country's democratic process.

On November 8th, we unite to celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's a day to inspire students to get excited about STEM and the many career paths available in these fields.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. It was established by the United Nations in 1992 with the goal to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Crayola Creativity Week, sponsored by Crayola Education, celebrates the joy creativity brings to teaching and learning.

Every year, communities across the country join HRC's Welcoming Schools program for its annual National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Trans Stories.

On James Madison's birthday, March 16th, Freedom of Information Day promotes the public’s right to know and access to information.

Neurodiversity Celebration Month is a time to celebrate neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and bipolar, as identities to be accepted and respected. The goal is to move beyond awareness and celebrate these differences as strengths rather than hindrances.

Arab American Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the rich culture, history, achievements, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States

National Library Week was first celebrated in 1958 in response to American spending more time with their radios and TVs than their libraries with the theme, “Wake Up and Read”.

Right to Read Day is celebrated on the Monday of National Library Week and was established on April 17, 2023 by the American Library Association as a day of action.

National Library Outreach Day (originally National Bookmobile Day) celebrates the efforts that libraries and library professionals do to bring the library out into the community.

D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national celebration of reading designed to remind families to make reading a priority activity in their lives.

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection, sustainability, and climate action.

The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and it marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.