Library Events and Displays –
2007-2008
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Primary:
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Getting to know you,
Back to School Theme, Teacher’s in class project idea: Make Bookmarks,
Students should start learning their Patron #’s.
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Banned Books Week
– September 29-October 6, 2007
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Banned Books Week,
an annual celebration of the freedom to read, is observed the last week of
September. Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others
take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom
and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
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Open House
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Friendship month, Inclusion
Activities, Creating a safe environment to learn theme, Letter writing
(mailbox Idea) No word books display.
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Teen Read Week -
October 14-20, 2007
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A national literacy
initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association that is aimed at
teens, their parents, librarians, educators, booksellers and other concerned
adults. The continuing message of the Teen Read Week initiative is to
encourage 12-18 year olds to "Read For The Fun Of It". Each year an annual
theme allows YALSA to focus on timely topics and teen interests. Teen Read
Week is celebrated the third full week in October every year.
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National
Children's Book Week – November 12-18, 2007
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A celebration of the
written word, Children's Book Week introduces young people to new authors
and ideas in schools, libraries, homes and bookstores. Through Children's
Book Week, the Children's Book Council encourages young people and their
caregivers to discover the complexity of the world beyond their own
experience through books.
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Orientation for
New Staff
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Orientation for
MS – Grades 6 and 7
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Halloween
Displays
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Halloween, Scary Books theme,
and display. Witches and Fairies Theme and also 60th year School
Celebration.
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National Family
Literacy Day – November 1
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National Family
Literacy Day is officially celebrated on November 1st, but many events are
held throughout the month of November. It’s never been more important to
spread the word in your community and build awareness for the importance of
families working together toward a better educated tomorrow.
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New Book Orders
with Teachers
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Thanksgiving
Displays
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Thanksgiving Theme and Adventure Narratives.
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Christmas Themes
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Christmas Theme and Braille Books display, also the Instituto
de Ciegos y Sordos Visit.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Resolutions Theme, Start the time Capsules with 5th graders.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
St. Valentine’s Day Theme, Bulletin of books teacher’s love,
and students love to read
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Teen Tech Week -
March 2-8, 2008
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Teen Tech Week is a
national initiative aimed at teens, their parents, educators, and other
concerned adults. The purpose of the initiative is to encourage teens to use
libraries nonprint resources for education and recreation, and to help teens
recognize that librarians are qualified, trusted professionals in the field
of information technology. The event is held annually during the second week
of March.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
St. Patrick’s Day Theme. Have guest (students) readers at
Bolivar’s Day Celebration.
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School Library Media Month
- April
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First celebrated in
1985, many school library media programs celebrate the month of April as
School Library Media Month in conjunction with, and sharing the same theme
as, National Library Week.
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National Library Week
- April 13-19, 2008
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First sponsored in
1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the
American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each
April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries
and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of
libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.
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In 2008, National
Library Week 2008 (April 13-19) will be celebrated with the theme, "Join the
circle of knowledge @ your library®."
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National Library Workers
Day - April 15, 2007
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The Allied
Professional Association of the American Library Association (ALA-APA)
annually sponsors National Library Workers Day, which falls on the Tuesday
of National Library Week. The purpose is to recognize all library workers,
including librarians, support staff and others who make library service
possible every day.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Dia del Idioma Bulletin Board, April Fools Day,
Communications Theme. Easter/Semana Santa.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Biographies / Teacher’s Day. Teacher’s in class idea:
READATHON.
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Secondary:
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Primary:
Summer Reading List, Closure of the Time capsules collected
from 5th graders
