Adult Activity Calendar: December 2018
Make December merry with engaging adult programming in your library! Trisha Frankland offers display suggestions, craft projects, passive programming ideas and much more!
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Teen Activity Calendar: December 2018
Spread cheer in your library this December with creative teen programming, book suggestions, bulletin board ideas and more.
Children’s Activity Calendar: November 2018
There’s so much to be thankful for this November! Make it a month to remember in your library with fun children’s activities, book suggestions, craft projects and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2018
Our November Early Literacy Activity Calendar is overflowing with simple activities parents can do with their kids to celebrate Thanksgiving, autumn and much more!
Adult Activity Calendar: November 2018
This November, show your patrons you are thankful for them with creative adult programming ideas to celebrate National Novel Writing Month, Parents as Teachers Day, important dates in history and much more.
Teen Activity Calendar: November 2018
Help teens show their gratitude for others with creative programming ideas and book suggestions that celebrate Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, Homeless Youth Awareness Month, National Adoption Month and more.
Children’s Activity Calendar: October 2018
This October, scare up some tasty fun in your library with this children’s activity calendar from Matthew Winner. Get ideas for delicious celebrations like National Pizza Month and National Cookie Month, including book suggestions, craft projects, and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2018
Give parents a treat this October with early literacy activities they can do at home with their little ones. Celebrate fun days like Homemade Cookies Day and Color Day with crafts, math and science activities, books, songs and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: October 2018
Keep your patrons engaged this October with program ideas and book suggestions to highlight National Reading Group Month, American Archives Month, important dates in history and much more.
Teen Activity Calendar: October 2018
Trisha Frankland offers a myriad of programs and activities to bring teens together and celebrate inclusiveness this October: not only is it National Bullying Prevention Month, it’s also Unity Day and Stop Bullying Day.
Children’s Activity Calendar: September 2018
The September calendar features fun children’s activity and book ideas to kick the school year off right in your library. Celebrate International Literacy Month, Library Card Sign-up Month and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2018
Give parents easy early literacy activities that they can do at home with their little ones this autumn. Get fun ideas for crafts, math and science activities, books, songs and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: September 2018
It’s time to unveil autumn programming at your library. Laura Damon-Moore offers ideas and activities for celebrating fun festivities such as Good Neighbor Day, National Grandparents Day, and, of course, National Read a Book Day.
Teen Activity Calendar: September 2018
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month — what better time to draw teens into your library? Laura Damon-Moore shares craft projects, game ideas, book suggestions and more to entice teens to visit the library again and again!
Children’s Activity Calendar: August 2018
Not only is August Back to School Month, it’s also Family Fun Month and National Sandwich Month. And days like Friendship Day and National Book Lovers Day offer even more opportunities for fun library activities for kids!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2018
Summer may be winding down, but you can still help parents and caregivers keep kids entertained this August with simple and fun early literacy activities that celebrate Friendship Day, National S’mores Day, National Dog Day and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: August 2018
Summer will be winding down in August, and it’s the perfect time to plan library programs for adults that celebrate National Simplify Your Life Week, National Book Lovers Day and National Relaxation Day. So grab a good book, put your feet up and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Teen Activity Calendar: August 2018
Make the most of the final weeks of summer this August with teen library programs that celebrate Friendship Week, Women’s Equality Day, Coloring Book Day and more!
Children’s Activity Calendar: July 2018
Matthew Winner shares book suggestions and children’s activity ideas for a deliciously fun July at your library! Not only is it National Ice Cream Month, but it’s also National Hot Dog Month, National Blueberry Month, and National Picnic Month. Is your stomach growling yet?
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2018
Give parents simple early literacy activities they can use to keep their kids learning this summer. The July calendar offers craft ideas, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs and fun celebration ideas for National Ice Cream Day, National Dance Day and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: July 2018
Get ready for some tasty treats — National Ice Cream Month, National Picnic Month and National Sugar Cookie Day all take place in the month of July! Check out this library activities calendar from Laura Damon-Moore for more sweet adult programming ideas.
Teen Activity Calendar: July 2018
July is National Anti-Boredom Month — keep teens engaged with a calendar full of creative activities from Laura Damon-Moore. Get ideas for craft projects, games, book suggestions and much more!
Children’s Activity Calendar: June 2018
Ready to have a great summer at your library? The June calendar is full of fun activities for kids and book ideas for summery celebrations like Great Outdoors Month, Great American Picnic Day and more!
Early Literacy Activities Calendar: June 2018
Help parents build early literacy skills at home this summer! You’ll find ideas like celebrating Best Friends Day along with craft activities, math and science projects, books and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: June 2018
Kick off summer with library programs for adults that celebrate all things nature! Not only is June Great Outdoors Month, it’s also time to celebrate National Garden Week, Nature Photography Day and more.
Teen Activity Calendar: June 2018
Laura Damon-Moore shares STEM experiments, craft projects, summer reading lists and more programs for teens to kick off a spectacular summer at your library!
Children’s Activity Calendar: May 2018
Grab a book that makes you grin – May is Get Caught Reading Month and National Smile Month! So gather your favorite books and get ready to get caught at the library!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2018
Give parents fun and easy ways to build early literacy skills at home. The May calendar is filled with crafts, math and science activities, book suggestions, songs and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: May 2018
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares library programs for adults that will promote health and happiness in your library and celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National Salad Month and more!
Teen Activity Calendar: May 2018
Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Backyard Games Week and more with engaging activities for teens from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Children’s Activity Calendar: April 2018
We dare you to try to keep a straight face this April — it’s National Humor Month! Get ready to laugh it up at your library with a full calendar of engaging spring activities for kids.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2018
Make parents and little ones smile with lots of early literacy activities they can do together at home to celebrate April Fools’ Day, National Pet Day, National Superhero Day and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: April 2018
Encourage your patrons to forget their troubles and grab a good book — Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares engaging programming ideas for Drop Everything and Read Month, National Stress Awareness Day and more.
Teen Activity Calendar: April 2018
It’s no April Fools’ joke — Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares ideas for teen activities, craft projects, recipes and much more!
Children’s Activity Calendar: March 2018
Encourage students to let their artistic sides shine with March activities that celebrate Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2018
Brighten parents’ days with a month of springtime early literacy activities, crafts, books and more they can share at home with their little ones.
Teen Activity Calendar: March 2018
This March, celebrate Youth Art Month, Teen Tech Week and more with teen library programs from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Adult Activity Calendar: March 2018
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and National Optimism Month with engaging adult programming ideas from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Children’s Activity Calendar: February 2018
February is the month of hearts and valentines — but it’s also the time to celebrate Library Lovers’ Month with books, crafts and engaging activities that kids will adore.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2018
Help parents capture their little ones’ hearts with a month of early literacy activities they can do at home together in February.
Adult Activity Calendar: February 2018
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares ideas for engaging adult programs to celebrate Library Lover’s Month and keep adult patrons visiting again and again!
Teen Activity Calendar: February 2018
Celebrate Library Lover’s Month with engaging teen library programs, STEM experiments, craft projects and more from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Children’s Activity Calendar: January 2018
Usher in 2018 with engaging January activities, fun celebrations and book suggestions that will get the new year off to an inspired start!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2018
Help parents get 2018 off to a great start with a month of early literacy activities, including math and science activities, art projects and more!
Adult Activity Calendar: January 2018
Winter blues setting in? Stave them off with a full month of fun library programs for adults from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Teen Activity Calendar: January 2018
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares fun activities for teens to help them shake off the winter doldrums in your library!
Children’s Activity Calendar: December 2017
The holiday spirit is in the air — and in your library! It’s Read a New Book Month, so grab a brand new book and a tasty treat, and get ready for a sweet December!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2017
Help parents bring winter cheer into their homes with a month of early literacy activities, crafts and books they can share with their little ones in December.
Adult Engagement Calendar: December 2017
Make December a joyful time of year with fun ideas for engaging library programs for adults from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Teen Activity Calendar: December 2017
You’ll find plenty of ways to keep teens engaged over winter break with tips, tricks and ideas from Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Children’s Activity Calendar: November 2017
This calendar is full of November activities for kids, plus ideas for celebrations such as Dia de los muertos, King Tut Day, Sandwich Day and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2017
Give parents and caregivers an exciting month full of early literacy activities to share with children at home during the month of November!
Adult Engagement Calendar: November 2017
As the days get shorter, add a little sunshine to a patrons’ day with adult programming that celebrates World Kindness Day, Guinness World Record Day and more!
Teen Activity Calendar: November 2017
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for exciting and engaging teen library programs for the month of November.
Children’s Activity Calendar: October 2017
October is packed with fall celebrations like Candy Corn Day and National Book Month. Engage your ghouls and goblins with these fun October activities!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2017
Candy corn and pumpkins galore — fall is in full swing and the early literacy development opportunities for parents and caregivers are bountiful!
Adult Engagement Calendar: October 2017
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging adult library programming for the month of October.
Teen Activity Calendar: October 2017
It’s time to get crafty with jack-o-lantern jars, recognize teens’ talents on International Artist Day and settle in with cozy new book releases.
Children’s Activity Calendar: September 2017
Welcome autumn and Library Card Sign-up Month with a full month of September activities and book suggestions that will keep kids coming back to the library!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2017
Inspire parents to have fun with little ones this month with fun early literacy activities like going on nature walks, celebrating Teddy Bear Day and more!
Adult Engagement Calendar: September 2017
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks, and ideas for engaging adult library programming for the month of September.
Teen Activity Calendar: September 2017
The start of the school year brings new energy and fresh ideas! Get your teens excited to help you promote Library Card Sign-up Month with #selfies, celebrate being weird on Wonderful Weirdos Day, and spread some sunshine on Positive Thinking Day. New book releases and STEM fun will help start the year off right!
Children’s Activity Calendar: August 2017
Get ready to celebrate Back to School Month and Family Fun Month, plus a host of holidays like Book Lovers Day and S’mores Day, with fun library activities!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: August 2017
As summer comes to a close, help parents keep their little ones learning every day with simple early literacy activities they can do together at home.
Adult Engagement Calendar: August 2017
Kick off adult programs in August by celebrating National Watermelon Day. Then celebrate Senior Citizens, Women’s Equality, dogs, bad poetry and more.
Teen Activity Calendar: August 2017
Help teenagers make the most of the last days of summer with holiday celebrations, book suggestions, after-hours teen programs and craft projects.
Children’s Activity Calendar: July 2017
Celebrations and holidays abound this month, from Ice Cream Month and Park and Recreation Month to World Emoji Day. So jump into some sweet July activities!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: July 2017
Summer is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to give parents a month’s worth of fun early literacy activities they can share with their kids at home!
Teen Activity Calendar: July 2017
Celebrate International Joke Day, World UFO Day, the Fourth of July, new book releases and more with these fun summer ideas for teens.
Adult Engagement Calendar: July 2017
The July calendar is filled with ideas for adult programs — ones that encourage us to get outside, create time to relax and try some new recipes.
Children’s Activity Calendar: June 2017
Celebrate the beginning of summer with June activities and books that will get kids excited to spend vacation time at the library!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: June 2017
Send parents home with a myriad of creative ideas they can do with their kids to build early literacy skills all through the month of June.
Teen Activity Calendar: June 2017
Ramp up for summer reading with fun teen events celebrating Gay Pride Month, World Environment Day, Father’s Day and more!
Adult Engagement Calendar: June 2017
What’s on deck for your June adult programs? How about ways to celebrate Great Outdoors month and more? Download the June 2017 Adult Engagement Calendar.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: May 2017
Support learning at home with this free early literacy resource! Kids and parents will love making spring crafts, doing simple science experiments and more.
Children’s Activity Calendar: May 2017
Get caught having fun at the library this May with book suggestions and spring activities to celebrate Children’s Book Week, Star Wars Day and more!
Adult Engagement Calendar: May 2017
May offers lots of opportunities to deliver engaging adult programs, events, displays and more with celebrations like Get Caught Reading Month and Teacher Appreciation Day.
Children’s Activity Calendar: April 2017
This month’s calendar is jam-packed with April activities and book suggestions that will get kids excited to visit the library!
Teen Activity Calendar: May 2017
Spring is in the air and there are so many days and ways to celebrate in May. Try out some of these fun teen activities, events, crafts and more!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: April 2017
Give parents a full month of fun and simple early literacy activities that they can share with their kids to boost learning at home.
Teen Activity Calendar: April 2017
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging teen library programming for the month of April.
Adult Engagement Calendar: April 2017
There’s more happening in April besides filing taxes. Offer pleasant adult library programs — April is National Humor Month and Lawn & Garden Month.
Children’s Activity Calendar: March 2017
March is the month to welcome warmer weather and celebrate Women’s History Month and Youth Art Month with engaging children’s activities, books and crafts.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: March 2017
Parents and kids will love celebrating days like St. Patrick’s Day and Puppy Day with simple early literacy activities they can do at home together every day.
Teen Activity Calendar: March 2017
Teens are sure to find a topic to get excited about during the month of March, including women’s history, March Madness and Extraterrestrial Abduction Day!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: February 2017
February is filled to the brim with early literacy activities and books inspired by Valentine’s Day and more. Spread the love!
Children’s Activity Calendar: January 2017
Matthew Winner of All the Wonders is here to help you get ready to ring in the new year at your library with January activities and books that are sure to put big smiles on kids’ faces!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: January 2017
Help parents get the new year off to a great start with a full month of simple activities they can do with their little ones to boost early literacy skills.
Teen Activity Calendar: February 2017
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging teen programs that’ll pack your library this February.
Teen Activity Calendar: December 2016
Ugly Sweater Day, new book releases, DIY crafts and more — celebrate the holiday season with these fresh ideas for teen library programs!
Children’s Activity Calendar: December 2016
Warm up your library with fun December activities and heartwarming books that welcome winter and celebrate families and traditions.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: December 2016
Kids and parents will love getting cozy and sharing simple early literacy activities like wintery crafts, heart-warming reads and delicious treats!
Teen Activity Calendar: November 2016
There’s tons of engaging teen activities to be thankful for this November, including some election fun, delicious snacks and DIY buttons and origami.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: November 2016
Send parents home filled with gratitude for these simple early literacy activities they can do with their kids every day of the month!
Children’s Activity Calendar: November 2016
There’s something to be thankful for every day of the month! Get your fill of November activities and books for Thanksgiving, Family Stories Month and more.
Teen Activity Calendar: October 2016
Ready for some spooky fun this October? Pack the month full of creative Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and Halloween activities for teens!
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: October 2016
Give this October calendar full of simple, fun ideas to parents for an at-home literacy resource to share with their little goblins — all treats, no tricks!
Children’s Activity Calendar: October 2016
Celebrate Halloween, National Fire Prevention Week and more with spine-tingling books, creepy crafts and more spooky October activities for kids!
Adult Engagement Calendars: September/October 2016
What’s on the horizon for your book clubs and adult library programs? Need inspiration? Demco’s Angie Schoeneck talks unconventional book clubs. Plus, the September and October calendars will spark new ideas!
Teen Activity Calendar: September 2016
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas to help you provide fun and engaging teen programming this September.
Children’s Activity Calendar: September 2016
Welcome fall with a bushel of exciting September activities! This month is Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to show off all your library has to offer.
Early Literacy Activity Calendar: September 2016
Hand this September calendar full of early literacy activities to parents and you’re giving them a valuable tool for sharing learning with their kids every day.
Children’s Activity Calendar: August 2016
Back to School Month, Family Fun Month and more — use these August activities to help kids soak up the last days of summer and get excited for back-to-school fun!
Adult Engagement Calendars: July/August 2016
What adult library programs will keep people coming back to your library? Get ideas on where to start. Plus, download July and August activity calendars.
Children’s Activity Calendar: July 2016
July is National Blueberry Month, Ice Cream Month and Hot Dog Month — so break out the summer snacks and find a sunny spot for your July activities!
Adult Engagement Calendars: May/June 2016
Back by popular demand, check out the latest adult programming calendars for May and June.
Children’s Activity Calendar: May 2016
May brings showers of fun library activities! Celebrate all month long with Get Caught Reading Month, Physical Fitness and Sports Month and many more.
Adult Engagement Calendars: March/April 2016
Change is afoot in the world of library programming and services for adults. A recurring theme of limited resources and the need for ideas emerged from our conversations, with many seeking help and guidance, information and resources. This prompted us to take action.
Children’s Activity Calendar: April 2016
You’ll find a plethora of April activities and resources to help you showcase all your library has to offer — and celebrate School Library Month!
Children’s Activity Calendar: March 2016
Celebrate Youth Art Month and National Craft Month this March with a variety of creative crafts, activities and books to welcome spring!
Children’s Activity Calendar: February 2016
There’s something for everyone to love at the library this month — share February activities surrounding Valentine’s Day, Black History Month and more!
Children’s Activity Calendar: January 2016
Ring in 2016 with educational, inspirational and tasty January activities and event ideas — there’s something for everyone in the library this month!
Children’s Activity Calendar: December 2015
Prepare for a flurry of fun to wrap up 2015! Enjoy plenty of engaging (and delicious!) December activities to draw the crowds into your library.
Children’s Activity Calendar: November 2015
We’re not talking turkey! There are plenty of creative November activities you can play up to encourage more people to check out your library. Have a look.
Children’s Activity Calendar: September 2015
You’re in the fall swing of things and now is a great time to showcase your library’s many colors and programs. Get ideas for September activities, holidays and observances.
Children’s Activity Calendar: May 2015
May is the perfect time to flex your reading muscles and reach even more readers with great new ideas, displays and resources! Catch up on all the holidays happening in May 2015.
Children’s Activity Calendar: March 2015
Let your creativity blossom as you celebrate March holidays and observances in your library. Get great ideas for Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Youth Art Month, National Craft Month and more.
Children’s Activity Calendar: April 2015
Spring is in the air! Get crowd-pleasing and library-friendly ideas for April Fools’ Day, National Library Week and more. You may even learn about holidays and observances you didn’t know existed!
Children’s Activity Calendar: February 2015
February is known for Valentine’s Day, but there’s so much more to do this month! Get great ideas for your library programming, such as celebrating Library Lovers Month, Black History Month and more.
Children’s Activity Calendar: January 2015
Did you know that there is an Appreciate a Dragon Day in January? You do now. View the January calendar for more fun kids activities and programming ideas.
Children’s Activity Calendar: December 2014
Celebrate the season and December’s many special days with book suggestions and holiday activities for kids. You won’t believe all the ideas that await you.
Children’s Activity Calendar: November 2014
Fall into some great ideas for kids, teens and adults alike with our November activity calendar! You’ll benefit from new angles to engage readers and your community with your library.