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June 25 Spotlight

Pride Month with a rainbow coming out of the wording

Pride!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

CLICK HERE to learn about pride, its history, why we celebrate, and more!

Scene from Adventure Time where bumble bees bump into flowers for pollen

National Pollinator Month

Did you know that the Midwest has more than 5 types of bees? And these bees are pollinators!

Learn more about the different types of bees and pollinators by CLICKING HERE!

Scene from Schoolhouse Rock when they start to write the Constitution then fades into a New England Settlement

National Constitution Day -June 5

Constitution Day is right around the corner, so here is a refresher about what the Constitution entails.

All you have to do is CLICK HERE to learn about how our government is structured, the Bill of Rights, and the top 10 Amendments made to the Constitution.

Scene from the Hangover where Zach Galifianakis' character starts singing

National Best Friends Day -June 8

What are best friends for? EVERYTHING!

Celebrate your best friend by CLICKING HERE and finding out some fun things to do to bring joy to your friendship.

Will Farrel quoting

Bloomsday -June 16th

If you think Bloomsday is about flowers blooming, you are WRONG!

CLICK HERE for the true meaning of Bloomsday and how you can participate in the festivities!

Juneteenth -June 19

What is Juneteenth? And how do we celebrate it?

Fret not! CLICK HERE to learn all there is to know about Juneteenth and how you can show your support!

Summer Solstice -June 20th

It is officially summer!!

Take out your sunscreen and get ready for a fun season. Don't get why we celebrate the solstice? CLICK HERE and find out!

Pool Floaties slowly moving in a pool with a beach ball plopping in next to them

More Holidays!

Want more excuses to take a day off this summer?

CLICK HERE for more holidays to get you partying!

A Person reading in a beach chair while sitting next to family beach supplies and rolling waves

Librarian Picks

Need some suggestions for your summer reading?

CLICK HERE for our picks for June.

Happy Father's Day eith a dad lifting his two kids up and down on his arms

Father's Day -June 15

Father's Day is more than just celebrating your dad, it is about celebrating all the father-figures in your life!

From your grandpa to that one coworker who helps you jump your car, Father's Day is about thanking you. CLICK HERE to find out how you can celebrate these people in your life!

July 25 Spotlight

Happy 4th of July with small fireworks going off in the backround

4th of July!

In the early days of the United States, it actually took quite a bit of time (and paperwork) to get our country going. CLICK HERE to find out how we became independent, how celebrations differ from the past, and learn some fun facts along the way!

a drawing coming together to make a flying saucer

World UFO Day

What is a UFO really? Are all UFOs linked to otherworldly life? Is there an actual history of UFOs?

Well, CLICK HERE to find out and learn so much more!

A shark poking its head out of the water to bite

Shark Week!

Did you know that this year is the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws?

To celebrate, why not CLICK HERE and gather the fun facts about Shark Week!

The Non-Binary Pride Flag blowing in the wind

International Non-Binary People's Day

What does the term 'Non-Binary' mean? How can I help by being an ally?

CLICK HERE for information about the non-binary world and how you can help fight for their rights.

An example of a zine as it is looked through

International Zine Month

Ever need an outlet to show your work and creativity, but putting together a diary or a scrapbook seemed too time-consuming?

That's where the Zine comes in! CLICK HERE to get all the info on what they are, how to make one, and even examples to make your own Zine.

Fish swimming around a coral reef in the Blue Planet Documentary scene

Coral Reef Awareness Week

Ever wondered what exactly makes up a coral reef? Like, it's not just coral, right? There was definitely more than coral in Finding Nemo...

CLICK HERE to find out what they are made of, why they are important, and why they need our awareness.

Pixar short scene of the old man playing chess in the park against himself

International Chess Day

If you remember the Pixar Short from the picture above, did you know the old man has a name?

It is Geri.

Learn how to play chess like Geri by CLICKING HERE!

Burt and Ernie from Sesame Street on a pool floaty drinking juice with 'Summer Life' captioned beneath them

More Holidays!

Why stop the partying during these hot months?

CLICK HERE for more reasons to celebrate!

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Librarians Choice

More of an AC dweller?

Check out this month's book recs to keep you preoccupied on the inside. CLICK HERE!