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Oct 2024

ADHD Awareness Month

Time to get some background knowledge on ADHD because it is officially ADHD Awareness Month! Learn about what ADHD is, the symptoms it comes with, its effects on people's day-to-day lives, and the stigmas those who have ADHD have to face. CLICK HERE to learn about all this and more!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the US currently. 1 in 8 women will get it in their lifetime and that is also not to say that men can't get it either. Learn more about this disease and its prevention by CLICKING HERE

Mean Girls Day- October 3rd

"I can't go out tonight. I'm sick. *cough*"

Find your excuse to stay in and binge Mean Girls over and over because it is one of the most celebrated days of the year!

Want to make your day even more "fetch"? CLICK HERE to get suggestions for a bigger celebration.

Ada Lovelace Day- October 8th

Meet the Mother of Computers! Ada Lovelace has never fit into the mold of her time, and thank goodness for that! She is the one to begin our modern journey to coding. Learn about her life and accomplishments by CLICKING HERE.

World Mental Health Day- October10th

Mental Health is as important as physical health. Taking care of your well-being is always a top priority. CLICK HERE to learn exactly what mental health is, how to care for your own mental well-being, and more.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day- October 15th

Pregnancy and infant loss are more common than you think. CLICK HERE to read on the statistics, health issues, and sources to help during this time.

Halloween!- October 31st

Most people know that Halloween derives from All Hallows Eve, but why is it only the US that celebrates the way it does?  Learn the background of Halloween, celebrate with some old and some new ideas, and read all the stats and fun facts by CLICKING HERE!

Other Holidays in October

Librarian Picks for October

Spotlight 2024 Nov

No-Shave November

Hide your shaving kit and roll out those jeans, it's NO SHAVE NOVEMBER!

What is this fascinating cause? Why do we do this? Is there a purpose to looking like a yeti? Find out by CLICKING HERE!

Day of the Dead- 2nd

Indulge in the rich Latin American Holiday that has been celebrated for centuries. Feliz Dia de los Muertos!

CLICK HERE for some information on this beautiful holiday and how you can get involved!

Election Day- 5th

IT'S ELECTION DAY! It's one of the biggest days that comes around every four years and gets all of America to participate.

By CLICKING HERE, you can learn how this whole voting thing works, update yourself on the Electoral College, and find out where you can register and vote!

National Book Award Week- 7th

So there are thousands of awards given to books from all over the world, and now here is a day to honor and be inspired by them.

CLICK HERE to learn about some of the most popular awards given to books and how exactly one is nominated for an award. And you can get a peak at some of the past years winners that sit in our collections!

America Recycles Day- 15th

Reduce. Reuse. and Recycle! 

The famous words heard growing up, so why are we not recycling? CLICK HERE to find out how things are recycled, why its important (not just for the environment), and find ways we can help this process.

National Book Week- 25th

MORE BOOKS!

We are a library, after all, so why not celebrate books at every turn? It is time to get you into reading some fun adventures and steamy romances. CLICK HERE to see some of the reading challenges and books recommended for you to read!

Thanksgiving- 28th

Ah, yes. It is that time of year when we are to be thankful for what we have and what we were given; but how did it all start?

CLICK HERE to get a taste of how this delicious holiday came to be, some wonderful recommendations, and what an un-thanksgiving tradition is.

More November Holidays!

Why stop celebrating when those big days aren't near?

CLICK HERE to see what kind of fun days are ahead and can help you improve your mood.

Librarian Picks

It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me.

Check out these solutions for boredom picked out by your very own librarian! CLICK HERE!