from the official website: Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week Read More …
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Braille Literacy Month
from Pearson Canada: Louis Braille was born on January 4th, 1809. Due to an accident in his younger years, he lost his sight. In spite of this, Louis Braille excelled in school and at the age of 20, he published his Read More …
Universal Letter Writing Week
Universal Letter Writing Week occurs during the second week of January. from WriteaLetter.org: It’s a week devoted to writing letters to family, friends, anyone. The challenge is simple- write a letter everyday for 7 days. With the pandemic still raging, Read More …
Teentober
TeenTober is an international celebration hosted by libraries every October aiming to celebrate teens while promoting year-round services and the innovative ways they help teens learn new skills. Staff are encouraged to use this international celebration to advocate for, and Read More …
National Poetry Day (UK)
from the official website: National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. In 2021, National Poetry Day takes place on 7 October 2021, and the theme is Choice. Read More …
National Dictionary Day
From Merriam Webster website: National Dictionary Day is October 16th and it celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster, considered by many to be the father of the American dictionary. This special day celebrates language, emphasizes the importance of learning, and Read More …
International Spanish Language Day
International Spanish Language Day is one of six international language days appointed by the United Nations as a well of celebrating and promoting multilingualism internationally. Taken from Republic World: World Spanish Language Day is also known as United Nations Spanish Read More …
International English Language Day
English Language Day is celebrated on April 23rd – the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As a result of a 2010 initiative by the Department of Global Communications, official language days have been Read More …
Chinese Language Day
Language Days at the United Nations seek to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization. Under the initiative, UN duty stations around the world celebrate six separate Read More …
World Read Aloud Day
From LitWorld: Join millions around the globe as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with World Read Aloud Day®, held annually on the first Wednesday of February! Begin the countdown to the next World Read Aloud Day in 2024 Read More …