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May Spotlight

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health IS Health!

Find out a little more about mental health in general and why it should be important to you. You can also delve into different statistics and facts and ways you can try to improve your mental health by CLICKING HERE.

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Mother Goose Day- May 1st

Who was the original Mother Goose?

When was she created? Did the predate the rhymes she tells? Does the library have Mother Goose tales?

Find out all the answers to these questions HERE!

Scene from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where the doors open to Darth Maul and capption

May the 4th be with you & Revenge of the 5th

It is time for you to explore the world of the Jedi because it is

May the 4th be with you & Revenge of the 5th!

Find your way into some of the background information of one of the largest franchises on Earth: Star Wars.

CLICK HERE to see its impacts and where you can watch them (and figure out what order to watch them).

National Nurses Day- May 6th

What do nurses do? How did they get their own holiday? Who are some famous nurses?

CLICK HERE to get your answers and find out more about the NICC Nursing Program and what nursing-related books the library has!

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Mother's Day- May 11th

Happy Mother's Day to all of the types of moms and mother figures!

CLICK HERE to learn how this day came to be, how you can celebrate, and maybe learn a new fact or two about being a mom.

Happy Memorial Day with an American flag, a trumpt, and a hanging flag with red and blue stars, confetti, and fireworks going around

Memorial Day- May 26th

There is a whole wealth of history that comes with Memorial Day and how it came to be.

Try CLICKING HERE to learn more about this holiday, how you can celebrate and honor those who have served, and get recommendations for good wartime reads.

Happy World Smile Day with a smiling globe rocking back and forth

National Smile Day- May 31st

SAY CHEESE!

It is National Smile Day! CLICK HERE and learn why we have this holiday, some fun reads that can make you smile, and much more.

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Cinco de Mayo- 5th

Not to be confused with Día de los Muertos in October, Cinco de Mayo is still a holiday worth celebrating!

CLICK HERE to find out what the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo is all about and how you can help celebrate!

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Sherlock Holmes Day- May 22nd

Did you know Sir Arthur Conan Doyle actually hated writing the Sherlock Holmes books? 

He would rather his works about nonfictional dilemmas had more popularity, which is why he killed Sherlock...

But to find out more about Doyle and Holmes -and any conspiracy theories they may have- CLICK HERE!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! With leaves and flowers in the background

Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Dive into a world of culture and history, and it is all our own!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Find out about this wonderful month, the cultures it represents, and how you can be involved. All you have to do is CLICK HERE!

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More Holidays!

Keep the party going!

CLICK HERE for more fun and informative holidays in May!

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Librarians Pick

Don't forget to do some summer reading!

CLICK HERE for this month's movie and book recommendations. You can also CLICK HERE to get your own NICC Summer Bingo Sheet, too!

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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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More Holidays!

Want more excuses to take a day off this summer?

CLICK HERE for more holidays to get you partying!

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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!