November 13-19 is National Kindness Week, and Sunday, November 20 is Melrose Random Acts of Kindness Day. Read about some extremely kind people, characters, and acts in great books from the Children’s Department.
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Almost every year, Americans hold elections in November – Election Day is November 8 this year. Learn more about voting rights, elections, and democracy with great books from the Children’s Department.
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October 10 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Department about and/or by people in the community.
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Banned Books Week (September 18-24) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Celebrate and support this week and your fREADom by checking out one of this banned or challenged kids’ books.
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September 15 – October 15 is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrate with great books from the Children’s Department about and/or by people in the community.
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August is winding down, which means one thing – it’s almost the first day of school! Whether it’s your first day ever, your first day in a new school, or just your favorite time of year, check out some books for the new school year from the Children’s Department.
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