Along with Spring showers, April brings many reasons to celebrate libraries, the staff that make them great, and the readers who populate them. The American Association of School Librarians declared this month School Library Media Month to appreciate school library media specialists for their “dedication to pick the right books for the right kids.” April 12-18 is National Library Week. During this week, all libraries do something special, so contact your local library to see how you can participate.
There’s still more: April 14 is National Library Worker’s Day, and on April 16, it is Support Teen Literature Day. The ALA-APA website has examples of how Multnomah County has celebrated National Library Worker’s Day in the past: they once had a “Queen for a Day” contest, complete with presenting her a feather boa and crown. Who knows what they’ll be doing this year? The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) founded Support Teen Literature Day. The organization is dedicated to recommending reading, listening, and viewing for teens. Put down that book, and go celebrate reading!