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August 25 Spotlight

Scene from Wall-e where the Captain needs help figuring out how a book works.

Back to School Month

It's the parents' favorite time of the year, Back-to-School Month!

CLICK HERE to get excited, be prepared, and learn about what NICC can offer you!

Karen in Mean Girls saying "I'm kind of psychic. I have a fifth sense."

Psychic Day -August 4th

It may be technically summer, but who doesn't want to celebrate spooky season a little early?

CLICK HERE to get in the mood by learning about the different types of psychics and maybe even test your own abilities!

Indigenous Peoples' Day with Educate, Celebrate, and Acknowledge switching out under it

International Day of the Worlds Indigenous People -August 9th

There are more indigenous people in the world than you think.

From the US to Russia, and even in Norway, there are Indigenous Peoples to learn about, celebrate, and educate yourselves and others about. And you can start by CLICKING HERE!

The classic Morticia Addams reading a surprising book

National Book Lover's Day -August 9th

Did you really expect us NOT to have a slide about books?

It is Book Lover's Day, and you can come to the library to celebrate! We have all kinds of stories and facts that may just help you with your classes, or if you just want to relax. CLICK HERE

A guy finishing reading a paper and says "I think we're done here." and tosses the paper away from him

Bad Poetry Day -August 18th

Don't we all have that time in middle school where we want to be 'cool' and artistic, then dress in all black and write poetry because we were 'deep', thought it was easy, and could be a rich author by selling our work?

No? Just me? Either way, CLICK HERE to learn how to write good poetry.

A cartoon of a massive snake coming out of the water and hissing at a small boat

Folklore Day -August 22nd

Get ready for something controversial.

Taylor Swift's Folklore album isn't the only type of folklore!

Sorry, but it had to be done. CLICK HERE for the original type of folklore!

A man and woman figure on each side of an equal sign. Then the man figure kicks the top line of the equal sign and it hits the woman figure and she slides down the circle.

Women's Equality Day -August 26th

Did you know there is still quite a lot of sexism in the 21st century? It's actually pretty bonkers.

Don't believe me? CLICK HERE and see for yourself.

Michael from the Office holding up a boombox with 'Everybody dance now' playing on it

Other Holidays

International Tiger Day, Barbie in a Blender Day, and even Don't Step on a Bee Day are in August!

CLICK HERE to learn about these holidays and more.

A book with a orange slice and straw coming out of it is condensating like a drink

Picks of the Month

Don't stop reading because summer is ending. Try out one of THESE PICKS made by your own librarians!

(And yes, there are movie recs too.)

Sept Spotlight

Little Miss PCOS and then the characters face and arms change to the different symptoms of pcos

PCOS Awareness Month

Did you know, up to 70% of cases of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are actually undiagnosed? That's because there is no specific test for it, symptoms overlap with other conditions, are often dismissed or normalized, and usually, there is a lack of information about PCOS.

Do you want to be more informed about PCOS? CLICK HERE!

A sticky note that reads "Note to self: prevention is possible"

Suicide Prevention Month

The subject of death and dying is hard enough as it is, let alone when it is inflicted upon oneself. Learn the signs and ways you can help stop these horrible tragedies from happening by CLICKING HERE.

Need Help? Call or text 988 or visit their website at 988lifeline.org

A cartoon of George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin signing the Constitution

Constitution Day

Fight the powers and learn what the founding fathers originally had in mind for the country; it is U.S. Constitution Day!

Listen to the original document being read, get a summary of The Convention, and even discover the first printing of the Constitution by CLICKING HERE.

A view outside a kitchen window going from summer to fall and then text writes "Happy first day of autumn"

First Day of Autumn

Goodbye, sweat and bugs, and hello cider and layered clothes. It is time for FALL!

Don't forget your prep work for the winter, and maybe get an idea or two of activities to do with your friends. All you have to do to begin is CLICK HERE!

A skeleton that looks like he's on vacation ghost hunting in a cemetery with a black cat

National Ghost Hunting Day

Time to start getting spooky!

'Tis the season of pumpkins, black cats, and corn mazes; So why not try your hand at ghost hunting? CLICK HERE to get all the info on how you can start this fun, and slightly unusual, hobby!

A pirate ship sailing away with "Arrrr... September 19 it be International Talk Like a Pirate Day!"

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Wants t' confuse yer scallywags or learn a new slang word or two? Maybe ye'd like t' change yer routine or become a full-fledged pirate? Now be yer chance t' learn the natter, history, 'n fun facts about piratin'!

CLICK HERE, matey!

A person reading 'The Sum of Us' with the words "Reading is an act of resistance" above them

Read a Book Day

Flex your imagination and escape this world's problems for a while; it's Read a Book Day!

CLICK HERE to see what some others have read over the summer or to debate between digital and physical reading.

A stop motion gif of a little fox grilling burgers and hot dogs with Happy Labor Day above it

Labor Day

Why do we celebrate Labor Day? How did laborers advocate for themselves to have this day dedicated to them on a federal level? Want to see a picture of a giant bald eagle balloon in a stars and stripes vest? CLICK HERE!

watercolored leaves make a frame around the phrase "Hello September!"

Other Holidays in September!

Find out what more you can celebrate this month by CLICKING HERE!

We have self-care, superheroes, space, and more, all for you to explore!

A woman reading by candle light with a hot drink, cookies, and a pumpkin nearby

Librarians Pick

In the mood for entertaining books and movies? We got them!

CLICK HERE for this month's recommendations from your own librarians!