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Calmar Spring Break Hours for March 10th - 14th: 8 am - 4:30 pm -Peosta library will run with its normal hours

March Spotlight 2025

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Women's History Month

What is Women's History Month? Why do we celebrate it? Who has made a difference in history? Who is making a difference now?

CLICK HERE to find out the answers to these questions and more!

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Gender Equality Month

CLICK HERE to find out just what we mean by Gender Equality, why it affects us, how you can help fight for gender equality, and much much more.

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month with an outline of a head that is shattered and an orange cancer ribbon.

MS Awareness Month

What do Selma Blair, Jack Osborne, Christina Applegate, and Tamia Hill all have in common?

They have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and it can be a lot more common than you think. CLICK HERE for information on MS and how you can support those diagnosed.

A person sitting in a chair upside down reading; and when the book is open, it emits light

Read Across America Day- 2nd

Did you know library books are FREE!? Come read some of our books; whether to yourself or with your kids! Read Across America Day is all about escaping to a new world through a good book. CLICK HERE for more info!

A person sleeping and sheep jumping over them. Each sheep has words on them: sleep walking, sleep apnea, insomnia

Sleep Awareness Week- 9th- 15th

One of the things we do the most of is sleep, so why not learn how to sleep better?

CLICK HERE for tips on how to get a good night's rest, why sleep is important, and more fun facts to share with loved ones.

Pi Day- 14th

What is PI? How and why do we use it? What are the first 7,335 numbers?

CLICK HERE to get those questions answered!

Jess from New Girl giving an awkward smile

Awkward Moments Day- 18th

More than your parents can be cringe worthy. CLICK HERE for the true meaning of awkward and follow some celebrity's most awkward moments.

Rosie the Riveter showing off her muscles and saying

Rosie the Riveter Day- 21st

We know her. We love her. It is Rosie the Riveter Day!

Now CLICK HERE to learn about how she began and why she continues to be such a role model today.

Robin Williams in the Dead Poets Society stating

World Poetry Day- 21st

Time to relax and really get into your feelings with some poetry as it's World Poetry Day.

Not to be confused with National Poetry Month (Which will also be a blast) in April, but you can prep for the upcoming fun by CLICKING HERE to get started on how to write and enjoy the different forms of poems.

A cartoon of a group of people in front of the Transgender flag celebrating and waving.

Transgender Day of Visibility- 31st

CLICK HERE to learn why it is important to acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically; there are also some wild statistics and amazing book recs to go along with tips on how you can support those who are brave enough to be themselves.

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Other Holidays!

Look, we can only make this spotlight so long and still keep your interest. So CLICK HERE for more fun holidays happening in March!

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Librarian Picks

Take a look in a book, it's your favorite link: Librarian's Monthly Picks!

And yes, there are some movie recommendations in there too.

Happy St. Patrick's Day with shamrocks and polka-dots around the phrase

St. Patrick's Day- 17th

There are a lot of myths and legends surrounding St. Patrick's Day. CLICK HERE to learn about some of them and other fun facts about this ever-so-lucky holiday!

Latest News for Faculty & Staff: The Calmar & Peosta libraries are now offering an extended routing program for easier access to our periodicals! The journals, magazines, and newspapers that pique your interests can cycle your way with just the filling out of a single form. CLICK HERE for more info!

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