To the Library and Beyond
Here comes October, already, and much to do.  October is a popular month: American Archives Month - Maybe it’s time to put some things into the archives and let other things go forever; Children’s Magazine Month – Do our children have all the magazines they need?  Church Library Month – This might be the time to donate those religious books we’ve collected to the church; Family History Month – Ah, one of our favorite subjects, because where would we be without out families?  Global Diversity Awareness Month – This would be a good time to appreciate the rich diversity in our world; Information Literacy Awareness Month – So much information and so many levels of literacy, it’s just a question of where to begin!  Medical Librarian Month – if you know a Medical Librarian, thank them for the job they do; National Arts & Humanities Month – Most of us are probably grateful for our culture of arts and humanities; National Book Month – Every month is book month but in October we recognize the nation-wide impact of books; National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month – This is important because none of us wants to be a bully; National Cookbook Month – and if you EVER need a cookbook, there is a wide assortment in the Library!  National Reading Group Month – Even if your reading group isn’t a club, this is the month for a special celebration; and let’s not forget “TeenTober”!  Hispanic Heritage Month continues until October 15;  let’s say “Hola!  Que tal?  Como estas?”  October 1–7 is Mystery Series week – better come into the Library and stock up on your favorite mystery series books!  The same week is Banned Book Week giving us the opportunity to write a brilliant new mystery story that outshines all the rest.  October 4 is Banned Websites Awareness Day.  On the bright side, October 4-10 is World Space Week and time to remember our favorite space stories.