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National Hobby Month

It is never too late to start a new hobby or even bring back an old one!

Learn about what makes a hobby a hobby, and maybe start a new one yourself. All you have to do now is CLICK HERE!

Stalking Awareness Month

Stalking is a real and under-noticed crime. CLICK HERE to learn more about what counts as stalking and just how common it is.

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National Science Fiction Day

Delve into the future with National Science Fiction Day! 

Whether to jump forward or to an alternate reality, it is never boring in the sci-fi genre. CLICK HERE to learn more about it and maybe even find something you will be interested in!

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J.R.R. Tolkien Day

J. R. R. Tolkien had one of those amazing minds that could build a complex world from nothing and get everyone excited about it. No wonder he has his own holiday!

CLICK HERE for fun facts and a list of books all about J.R.R. Tolkien!

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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Human trafficking can be happening right under your nose in a handful of different ways.

CLICK HERE for information, resources, and prevention tips about human trafficking.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Another year, another Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

CLICK HERE to learn why we celebrate him and what he did for us all those years ago.

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Roe VS Wade Day

What was Roe V Wade? Why does it matter? What has happened since the overturn?

CLICK HERE to learn about how the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade and events that have happened since.

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Chinese Lunar New Year

Happy Chinese Lunar New Year!

Why is there a different date for this new year? What zodiac do they follow? What animal is representing 2025?

CLICK HERE to find out more!

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Other Holidays

If you made it to this slide, then you know there are a lot of serious and important holidays this month.

But what about the silly and goofy holidays no one really learns about? CLICK HERE to celebrate those goofy days!

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Librarians Picks

Need a book to kick off your New Year's goal? Or maybe just one to get you to wind down from all the celebrations?

CLICK HERE for this month's Librarian's Picks! 

Birds of Iowa Quiz

Calmar Library: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed. Peosta Library: Monday - Thursday 7 am to 8 pm, Friday 7 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, Sunday closed