September and October are exciting months in the library community! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. It's a great opportunity to register for a card unlike any other, one that gives you access to a wealth of resources (many of them accessible from home)! I also think it's a great opportunity to learn about what the library has to offer. We try to promote our databases and programs, but I'm still surprised at the number of people who don't know that we offer homework help, foreign language instruction, online book clubs, downloadable e-books, downloadable music, anime movie nights, and more!
And don't forget about Banned Books Week, September 30th-October 6th. It's a celebration of literature that has been challenged over the years, and a collective statement on the importance of free access to information. We should all be able to read what we want, and we should allow others to do the same! Different perspectives on things encourage conversation and make the world a more interesting place. Need some help selecting the perfect title? We've got you covered!
And finally, October 14th-20th is Teen Read Week. Get caught with a great book and check to see what your library has going on. We librarians love to celebrate literature wherever we can, however we can. There's guaranteed to be something cool happening in your area. And don't forget: your opinion counts. Have a great idea for a program? Let your favorite librarian know!
Many librarians also have awesome things planned for Halloween, so as you get geared up for the 31st, keep the library in mind. We've also made an effort to collect great books and movies that will be sure to make your blood run cold!
Happy autumn, and we'll see you at the library!
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