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National ADHD Awareness Month October. An orange silhouette with a question mark is where their brain is.

ADHD Awareness Month

As one of the most stigmatized illnesses for people to endure, it is very real. CLICK HERE to learn what exactly ADHD is, how it presents itself, how people live with it, and more.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a pink ribbon and plants floating above the words.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know men can also develop Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is the number one leading cancer in women all over the world. Find out what exactly it means to have breast cancer, facts and statistics, and things you can do to try and prevent developing it, all by CLICKING HERE.

Mental health is health with flowers blooming out of someone's head

World Mental Health Day -Oct. 10th

With busy schedules and midterms approaching, it may be challenging to find time for yourself. But you mustn't forget:

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!

CLICK HERE to get facts and resources for your mental health and even some ideas on how to care for yourself. 

A page from a book with a bunch of spots/lines blacked out to symbolize censorship in books.

Banned Book Week! October 5th to 11th

It is librarians' favorite week of the year, Banned Book Week!

This is the time for the quietest of spaces to get loud and proud, providing all the information possible to protest against censorship. CLICK HERE to learn about Banned Book Week and the top 2024 banned/challenged books.

Map of the US that shows Laws/Directives banning sexual orientation and/or gender identity employment discrimination.

LGBTQ+ History Month

Same-Sex Sexuality was a 'thing' long before the Stonewall Riots, but many people don't even know what the Stonewall Riots are or what they stood for.

CLICK HERE for fun and interesting LGBTQ+ facts and history in America and all over the world.

Happy Teacher's Day! With a man sitting at a teacher's desk and school-related icons floating about.

World Teachers Day -Oct 5th

What exactly is a teacher? And what makes a good one?

CLICK HERE to get the answers to these questions, statistics, and more to learn and celebrate your teachers!

People practicing magic in a cave and make a giant cat appear outside.

Other Holidays to Celebrate

Why stop the celebration?

Keep the parties going with some of these not-so-well-known holidays! CLICK HERE!

Reading books by candlelight.

Librarians Picks for October

Really immerse yourself in the vibes of the season. CLICK HERE to get this month's librarian picks of books and movies based on the holidays this month.

The Sanderson Sister's from Hocus Pocus, Winnie saying "All Hallows Eve has become a night of frolic!" and Mary response "Oh."

All Hallows Eve (Halloween)

Time to rot your teeth with all the sugary treats and play all the fun tricks you can, it's Halloween!

CLICK HERE to find out what this holiday is, ways you can celebrate, and even some fun facts.

Roz in The Wild Robot running with their duck son to get him to fly with the flock.

National Bird Migration Day -October 11th

This day comes twice a year, but in the fall, it is to say goodbye. It is National Bird Migration Day!

Take our bird quiz here on the main library page, or CLICK HERE to get all the birding facts and info you may need to start your own birding journey. And don't forget! The Calmar Library has its own birding kit for you to check out to help you on your way!

Nov 25 Spotlight

Scene from Community tv show: Troy and Abed sitting on the library couch and Troy starts rapping "Donde esta, la biblioteca. Me llamo T-Bone la arana discoteca." which translates to "where is the library. My name is T-Bone the disco spider."

Library & Information Services Month

What exactly does the library do? How can they help you? Do they really offer more than just a place to study?

YES! The library has resources galore; CLICK HERE for more information about the library!

National Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage Month

There has been much history the United States of America has had, but who are the people who originally built and thrived on this land before the US?

CLICK HERE for information on the Native Americans who inhabited this land and who still remain.

No Shave November but is mad out of animated hair

No-Shave November

Get ready for the hairiest month of the year, it's No-Shave November!

CLICK HERE to learn what it is and how you can get involved.

Day of the dead 2019 google banner: multi-colored clay sugar sculls and flowers placed between 2 candles

Dia de los Muertos -Nov. 2nd

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! 

Happy Day of the Dead!

CLICK HERE to learn about this beautiful, historic, and respectful holiday.

Ballots floating themselves into a voting box

Election Day -Nov. 4th

'Tis the season to exercise your right to vote!

Not entirely sure what the voting processes are? CLICK HERE to figure that out!

Jim Carrey pulling his hair and forcing a smile while saying "me?.. I'm fine"

National Stress Awareness Day -Nov. 5th

Why be stressed? Just stay calm.

Not as easy as you think, huh? CLICK HERE for stats, tips, and tricks on how you can get rid of that stressful mind.

Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025 with leaves and pumpkins around it

Thanksgiving -Nov. 27th

It's time to give thanks! Thanks to the people in our lives, for the life you are living, and for the overstuffed stomach you are about to have.

CLICK HERE for all the info you may need to add to your list of giving thanks.

Scene from Bob's Burgers where Linda sets up the Christmas tree and bob says "It's the day after Halloween Lin."

Other Holidays in November!

There are many holidays in November. Some of them are a little.... less known, but important all the same.

CLICK HERE for more to celebrate this month!

Someone reading by the light from a fireplace

Librarian Picks for November

It's getting colder, which means you will be needing some more indoor activities!

Why can't some of those activities include reading and movie watching? CLICK HERE for this month's librarian's picks!