| January |
NATIONAL HOT TEA MONTH
To celebrate one of nature’s most popular, soothing, and relaxing beverages.
Web: www.tea.usa.org
UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF HUMAN RIGHTS LEARNING
January 1 – December 9
UN proclamation to devote activities to broaden and deepen human rights learning and promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Web: www.un.org
NATIONAL POVERTY IN AMERICA AWARENESS MONTH
To promote public awareness of the continuing existence of poverty and social injustice in America.
Web: www.povertyusa.org
CHINESE NEW YEAR
January 26Begins the Year of the Ox, Lunar Year 4707. |
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| February |
NATIONAL SENIOR INDEPENDENCE MONTH
This is the month to increase awareness of and celebrate seniors who choose age with dignity in the confines of their own homes.
Web: www.homeinstead.com
LIBRARY LOVERS’ MONTH
A month long celebration of school, public and private libraries of all types. This is the time for everyone to support library groups and to recognize the value of libraries.
Web: www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers
PLYMC LITERARY SOCIETY
Presents NYT best-selling author Adriana Trigani, whose books depicts growing up Italian in small-town America. For more details surrounding this event on February 13,2009 see the Library website: www.libraryvisit.org
 NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Observance of a special period to recognize the achievements and contributions by African Americans dates from February 1926. The 2009 theme is “The Quest For Black Citizenship in the Americas.”
Web: www.asalh.org/themes_future.html
SWEET POTATO MONTH
The vegetable with super food powers: sweet potatoes are fat free, cholesterol free, low in sodium and loaded with beta-carotene fiber and vitamins C and E.
Web: www.ncsweetpotatoes.com |
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| March |
CELEBRATE YOUR NAME WEEK
March 1-7
Use this week to become connected to your name. Website includes facts and trivia on names.
Web: www.namesuniverse.com
 NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
A time to celebrate the wide range of women’s contributions and achievements.
Web: www.nwhp.org
WORLD FOLKTALES AND FABLES WEEK
March 1-7
To encourage children and adults to explore the cultural background and lessons learned from folktales and fables, myths, and legends from around the world.
PEACE CORPS FOUNDED ANNIVERSARY
March 1, 1961
Official establishment by President John F. Kennedy that had sent more than 170,000 volunteers to 136 countries to help people help themselves. Projects included health, water sanitation, education, agriculture, nutrition, etc.
Web: www.peacecorps.gov |
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| April |
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH
A new national observance that celebrates all diversity that exists within workplaces, schools, and communities. The date is subject to congressional approval.
Web: www.celebratediversitymonth.org
NATIONAL PECAN MONTH
A celebration of the great taste, health benefits and versatility of pecans. Pecans have proven cholesterol-lowering properties and contain more than 19 important vitamins and minerals.
Web: www.ilovepecans.org
PESACH OR PASSOVER
April 9-16
The first day of Passover begins an eight-day celebration of the delivery of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on April 8 at sundown.
NATIONAL DANCE DAY
April 29
Concurrent with World Dance Day and part of the World Dance Week where participants across the country help celebrate the spirit and diversity of all kinds dances.
Web: www.nationaldanceday.org |
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| May |
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Formerly this Presidential Proclamation was called “Senior Citizens Month” (1963-1974); in May 1974 it became Older American Month.
TEEN SELF-ESTEEM MONTH
By setting aside the entire month and turning the focus and attention toward helping teens understand that their power and self comes from within.
Web: www.teenselfesteemmonth.com
JOIN HANDS DAY
May 2
A national day of volunteering that brings youths and adults together to improve their own communities.
Web: www.joinhandsday.org
LATINO BOOKS MONTH
In its ongoing efforts to promote books by and for Latinos, the Association of American Publishers want booksellers, librarians, and others in the book industry to encourage people in their communities to read books by and for Latinos.
Web: www.publishers.org |
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| June |
NATIONAL SOUL FOOD MONTH
A month to recognize, educate, and celebrate the heritage and history of the foods of African Americans and its culinary contributions on American life and culture.
Web: www.culinaryhistorians.org
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S MONTH
This program was initiated in 1996 to increase media and local community awareness of the many unique issues that impact on men’s lives.
Web: www.menstuff.org
REBUILD YOUR LIFE MONTH
This is an opportunity for adults neglected and/ or abused as children to recognize, educate, and celebrate their self-worth.
Web: www.abusehealing.com
NATIVE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY
June 15
Commemorates the day in 1924 when the U.S. Congress passed legislation recognizing the citizenship of Native Americans.
SUMMER READING AT PLYMC
Every summer the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County presents a themed summer reading program open to all age participants. Contact your branch Librarian or check our website for more information: www.libraryvisit.org |
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| July |
Family Reunion Month
The most popular month for families to celebrate their unique history.
Tell the Truth Day
July 7
Americans are challenged to go one full day without telling a lie, or saying anything misleading or dishonest
Tatanka Festival
Annual celebration commemorating the birth of White Cloud, an albino buffalo, born in July 1996 and considered a sacred omen by some Native Americans.
For info: www.nationalbuffalomuseum.com |
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| August |
Twins Day Festival
Held in Twinsburg,OH (Aug 7-9) this annual fest is purported to be the world’s largest gathering of twins.
For more info contact: www.twinsday.org
 Elvis Week
August 8-16
Annual celebration by Elvis fans from around the world to gather at Graceland Mansion in Memphis,TN to celebrate the King of Rock and Roll.
www.elvisweek.com
What Will Be Your Legacy?
A
month (August) for people to reflect on their past and present actions and vow to make positive changes that can affect generations.
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| September |
Library Card Sign-Up Month
A
national observance since 1987 to ensure that every child obtain a library card---and use it! Contact the American Library Association for more information: www.ala.org
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sickle Cell is a disease that effects the red blood cells causing them not to function properly, subsequently blocking blood flow.
For more info: www.SickleCellDisease.org |
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| October |
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Commemorated since 1987 to raise awareness of efforts to end violence against women and their children.
www.ncadv.org
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
To foster the full integration of people with disabilities into the workforce.
www.dol.gov/odep
Spinach Lovers Month
From its delectable taste to the breaking news on its lutein content for the prevention of macular degeneration.
For info: www.ilovespinach.com |
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| November |
All Saints Day
Observed on November 1, this Catholic holiday [a legal observance in Louisiana] commemorates the blessed, especially those that have no feast days.
National Hospice Month
November 1-30 is dedicated to the greater awareness of hospice care and the professionals and volunteers who devote their time, love and support to the terminally ill. www.nahc.org
Veterans Day
Formerly called Armistice Day and celebrated each year since 1926 as November 11. “At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” fighting ceased in World War I. |
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| December |
World Aids Day
December 1
On December 1, 1988, the United Nations World Health Organization declared World Aids Day as a global coordination effort to prevent, control, research and educate individuals regarding this pandemic. www.un.org
Hogmanay
December 31
A Scottish New Year celebration dating from pagan times with traditions including fireworks, torch-lit processions, and bonfires. After midnight, everyone sings “Auld Lang Syne”.
World Peace Meditation
December 31
An international observance that affords an opportunity for people around the world to focus their thoughts and energy on peace. |
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