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January is National Hot Tea Month
According to the Tea Association of the United States, in 2021, Americans consumed almost 85 billion […]
Celebrations and Observances
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Winter Solstice
This year the winter solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at […]
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National Book Lover’s Day! – August 9th
For readers and book lovers of the world, National Book Lover’s Day is a day for […]
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112th Plant Science Day
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station(CAES) Plant Science Day is held at Lockwood Farm in Hamden on […]
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Connecticut Trails Day 2022!
Connecticut Trails Day weekend is June 4th & 5th. Events are available for registration all over […]
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June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month
Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month with a great book by a Caribbean-American writer. […]
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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions […]
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The Many Language Days of April!
April isn’t just a month where rain showers bring May flowers; it’s also a month of […]
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April is National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month is a national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. […]
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The Origins of Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a celebration of the contributions women have made to the growth of […]
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February is Love Your Library Month!
It’s Love Your Library month and we are CELEBRATING! Come into any branch to get a […]
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The Origins of Black History Month
The idea for Black History Month originated in 1915 when an historian, Carter G. Woodhouse, and […]
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
To commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we offer some resources that provide information on the indigenous peoples of Connecticut as well as the current lives of Native Americans throughout the country along with suggestions for a few local field trips! […]
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African American Cookbook Authors And Chefs
Our cookbook collection is brimming with cookbooks that highlight and celebrate the contributions of African American cooking as well as international chefs and restaurateurs. […]
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May is International Mediterranean Diet Month
Who knew eating healthy could be so delicious! […]