Not only is April National Poetry Month, but April is also when National Library Week (April 7 – 13) occurs! Libraries have likely planned several events to commemorate these two occasions, so be sure to stop into your local library to see the exciting things available or attend fun programs.
From Ultimate Calendar of Library Celebration Days and Months
Days (links below from NationalToday.com)
- April 1 – Reading is Funny Day
- April 2 – International Children’s Book Day
- April 4 – National School Librarian Day
- April 9 – National Library Workers Day (from ALA)
- April 10 – National Bookmobile Day
- April 10 – Encourage a Young Writer Day
- April 11 – Take Action for Libraries Day (from ALA)
- April 12 – National Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day
- April 13 – National Scrabble Day
- April 14 – National Donate a Book Day
- April 16 – National Librarian Day / Read and share this guide on why libraries are important
- April 17 – National Haiku Poetry Day
- April 18 – Celebrate Teen Literature Day
- April 19 – Poetry and the Creative Mind Day
- April 23 – National Shakespeare Day
- April 23 – World Book and Copyright Day
- April 23 – World Book Day
- April 25 – National Poem in Your Pocket Day (poets.org)
- April 27 – National Tell a Story Day
- April 28 – Great Poetry Reading Day
- April 30 – El día de los Niños / El día de los Libros
Article Contributed by Carmelita Aragon, State Data Coordinator, NMSL