Did you know today is officially known as "Library Advocacy Day" in the United States?
Apparently, it is normally known as National Library Legislative Day - which is held May 10-12 of each year. But, this year the American Library Association decided to conduct a special day in Washington, D.C. to recognize reading programs across the country.
This year only, today's Library Advocacy Day replaced National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). Library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. met at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds. The event featured Lauren Myracle, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries! After the rally, participants met with their elected officials and their staffs.
The Huffington Post ran a feature recently called "Libraries and Librarians Are Endangered Species: What You Can Do to Help." It has some good comments on the tough road our nation's librarys are faced with as budget cuts continue to degrade our educational system.
Oh, here are a few other holidays being celebrated today: Feast of Tammuz (Jewish); Peter & Paul Day (Christian); Saint Peter's Day (Christian); Independence Day (Seychelles).
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