The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day
Read the works of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, who went by the pen name “The Duchess” on “The Duchess” Who Wasn’t (actually a duchess) Day.
Towel Day
No matter what you do on Towel Day, the number one thing to remember is: DON’T PANIC. Honor the legacy of Douglas Adams by carrying a towel with you.
International Children’s Book Day
Revisit your childhood favorites, or read them to your own kids or grandkids. Check out new children’s book recommendations, and help kids learn to love reading.
National Frog Jumping Day
Discover Mark Twain’s bizarre and originally unpublished tale of jumping frogs, “The celebrated jumping frog of Calaveras County, and other sketches”.
National Mad Hatter Day
Celebrate silliness on this day devoted to John Tenniel’s Mad Hatter from Alice and Wonderland by getting weird, hosting an afternoon tea, and enjoying life.
National Read In The Bathtub Day
Relax and rejuvenate while enjoying your favorite book in a soothing bath. It's a great way to unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Tolkien Reading Day
Take a journey through a magical world filled with brave heroes, fierce battles, and unforgettable adventures in a beloved classic series.
National Dictionary Day
Challenge and broaden your vocabulary on World Dictionary Day. If you don’t own one already, purchase a dictionary and learn some new words to describe the world.
National Library Card Sign-up Month
Go get yourself a library card and take advantage of all the books, computers, magazines, events and other media and resources your library can provide.
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No Socks Day
Go barefoot, dig out your sandals, or take the opportunity to stay home and let your feet relax, free of their usual prison of socks and constraining shoes.
National Chocolate Chip Day
Chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookie dough pops…the possibilities are endless for tasty, irresistible treats on National Chocolate Chip Day.
Sherlock Holmes Day
Dig out a book, fire up any one of about a million TV or movie adaptations, or go solve a mystery of your own to honor the one and only Sherlock Holmes.