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April Holidays

The Office- Stapler in Jell-O scene

International Fun at Work Day-1st

It is no secret that most people need at least one if not more jobs to make ends meet. In fact, other than sleeping, it is fair to say most of our time is taken up by our jobs; so why not make the workplace enjoyable? Take a look at some of the ideas below and maybe bring some good times and sunshine to your workplace:

  • Put together an office sports team- help that team building
  • Have a workplace outing night- game nights, dinner, festivals
  • Throw parties for birthdays and/or workaverseries
  • Allow pets in the office- or maybe a designated day to do so
  • Have themed days- like one day a month you have pajama day or superhero day
  • Of course, the classic potluck- because who doesn't love free food?
  • Have desk decorating contests
  • Host wellness challenges like group yoga or which group can get the most steps taken in a week
  • Create an office book club- and the books don't have to be related to work
  • Throw a movie night
  • Create some competition- Scavenger hunts, photo contests, who makes the best dessert

World Autism Awareness Day- a heart made of puzzle pieces being put together

Autism Awareness Day- 2nd

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop. We still have much to learn about these causes and how they impact people with ASD.

People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. There is often nothing about how they look that sets them apart from other people.  The abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly. For example, some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas others may be nonverbal. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others can work and live with little to no support.

As children with ASD become adolescents and young adults, they may have difficulties developing and maintaining friendships, communicating with peers and adults, or understanding what behaviors are expected in school or on the job. They may come to the attention of healthcare providers because they also have conditions such as anxiety, depression, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which occur more often in people with ASD than in people without ASD. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

An outline of a bird geting its layers of colors and details drawn/painted on

Draw a Bird Day- 8th

  Take a look at the instructions below to learn how to draw a cartoon bird! These instructions, pictures, and additional drawing styles can be found on Wikihow.

  1. Draw two circles that overlap each other. The top circle is slightly bigger than the bottom circle.
  2. Draw two rings for the bird's eyes. Draw crescent curves inside the circles or rings to resemble cartoon eyes.
  3. Draw the details for the bird's beak in the middle of the two circles.
  4. Draw additional details for the bird's head.
  5. Draw the bird's wings using rounded curves extending from the body.
  6. Draw details for the bird's feet, legs, and tail feathers.
  7. Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary lines. Add additional details.
  8. Color to your liking!

Schitt's Creek Scene: Alexis booping David's nose with his saying

Siblings Day- 10th

In a 2022 Current Population Survey done by the US Census Bureau, there were about 73,289,000 children in the US. Of those, around 58,092,000 of them were siblings with one or more people. So all of those about 58,092,000 can celebrate having such loving and caring siblings! If you are one of the around 15,196,000 who don't have a sibling, celebrate with your sibling-like best friends!

Do the things that you wish you could've done as kids! Do the things you loved to do as kids. Go tell your parents all the stuff you both did that they have no idea about. But most importantly, spend time with each other! Today is the day to celebrate and strengthen that bond you have because no one will have the same experiences as you, but your sibling can come pretty close.

Bob's Burgers: Bob Belcher singing and dancing with a hose of water in the neighborhood garden

World Gardening Day- 14th

Gardening has been a favorite activity throughout the world for thousands of years, but in the early twenty-first century, it has garnered even more attention from those interested in adopting a healthier diet or helping to reduce global warming. While gardening solves many practical issues, the hobby is viewed just as much as an art as it is a science. -- Salem Press Encyclopedia

There are many ways you can participate in National Garden Day. For starters, you can start a garden! We got books to help teach you all the ways of gardening. And we can help you start this hobby regardless of the situation.

Don't care for the outdoors? We have indoor gardens.

Don't know enough about Iowa's landscape for the right gardening? We've got you covered.

Want your kids to learn more about wildlife and gardening? Look no further!

Always stuck at work so you can't garden? THINK AGAIN

Want to make a garden for butterflies and other insects? We can get you started!

Just Starting out in the world of gardening? This is the guide for you.

Master of the gardening craft? Check your skills with this book!

Miracle Workers: Danial Radcliff picking up a giant jar of jelly beans and getting ready to open it

National Jelly Bean Day- 22nd

On this glorious day, we celebrate the jelly bean! To start, both Peosta and Calmar Campus' will have a contest. There will only be 1 winner per campus, so take your time when guessing! Click Here to get to the contest page.

But how did we come to have the jelly bean? What do we know about this springtime candy? Well, let's find out.

Eeyore swinging his tail and then falling on his head

Eeyore's Birthday!- 26th

It's our favorite Hundred Acre Wood pal Eeyore's Birthday!
Help celebrate by reading and watching Eeyore and his friends in the many Winnie the Pooh books and movies available in the
library!

Continue the celebration by reading about all of Eeyore's adventures through the years!

Lair Lair Movie: a beat up Jim Carrey in a court room yelling

Honesty Day- 30th

Definition: 1.)adherence to the facts; 2.) fairness and straightforwardness of conduct

  • People lie from 0 to 2 times a day
  • At four years of age, 90% of kids will understand the meaning of lying.
    • According to research, about 60% of people 18 and older are incapable of having a conversation without lying once every ten minutes.
    • On average, adults tell three lies every ten minutes.
  • Parents are the primary victims of lying, with 86% of lies being told to them
    • Second to parents are friends of individuals, who are lied to 75% of the time.
    • Siblings are the third most lied to, accounting for 73% of victims.
    • The fourth most lied to are our spouses, who are victims of lying 69% of the time
  • On occasion, 80% of women tell half-truths
  • On CVs and resumes, 31% of people lie
  • Doctors are often victims of lying, where 13% of patients admit to lying when talking to their physicians.
    • This could be from the number of times one has smoked tobacco, taken medication, or engaged in intimacy without protection.
  • 10% of all lies can be defined as exaggerations, though 60% of all lies are considered to be deceptive

These fun facts are from Cross River Therapy