Silly Holidays

April 2^nd was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, but you all knew that, didn’t you?  It amazes me that most days have a holiday attached to them, even if it’s not popularly celebrated.  In April, on any given day, there are at least three celebrations you could participate in if you were so inclined.  Instead of giving you a long list (which you could find at http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htm) , I think I’ll just list some of my favorites.

April 12^th, Big Wind Day:  No, this isn’t something just celebrated in Pipestone.  As far as the holiday recorders can tell, this day celebrates the highest wind speed ever recorded: 231 miles per hour at the Mount Washington Observatory on April 12, 1934.

April 14^th, Moment of Laughter Day:  The idea behind this day is to get people to laugh more often, so to celebrate it, do something that will make someone else laugh.  Smiles don’t count, it has to be an all-out laugh.

April 16^th, National Librarian Day: This is a day to celebrate your librarian!  Am I biased? Maybe.  Today is also National Eggs Benedict Day, so take your pick.

April 17^th, National Cheeseball Day:  All right, I admit it.  It’s impossible to eat just one cheeseball – cheeseballs are awesome.  It doesn’t specify what kind of cheeseball, so if those electric orange ones don’t do it for you, maybe make a nice spicy one from the Pampered Chef mix in the cupboard.  It’s also my birthday…

April 20^th, Volunteer Recognition Day:  Most Volunteers don’t ask for recognition, but they certainly deserve it.  Without volunteers, many non-profit organizations (the Library included) would have a hard time functioning.  Hats off and lots of cheers to Volunteers!!

April 22^nd, Girl Scout Leader Day: On April 22, 1982, a flag was flown over the White House to recognize the thousands of volunteer Girl Scout Leaders that make the organization as incredible as it is.  Thank your Girl Scout leader today!

April 23^rd, National Zucchini Bread Day:  The organizers of the website thinks this happens in April because gardeners and families are not sick of all the zucchini they’ve harvested yet and are having fond thoughts of the vegetable.  I tend to agree…

April 27^th, Tell A Story Day: Celebrating stories of all kinds, it’s a great night to make sure you get in a good story before bedtime!

April 28^th, Kiss Your Mate Day:  Does this really need explanation?

April 30^th, National Honesty Day: This day was first celebrated in the early 1990s after M. Hirsch Goldberg, a former press secretary in Maryland, finished writing The Book of Lies and thought the end of April would be a good time for honesty.  Since the month starts with a day of fools and jokes, it’s a good thing to end on a “higher, moral note.”

Enjoy your April – it’s fun to know some obscure holidays because every once in a while, you need a reason to celebrate just to make the day brighter.  This list can certainly help you with that!!

Winter Reading Program: The Winter Reading Program ended on March 31^st and so far, we’ve had 804 books read by our participating patrons!!  You guys ROCK!  If you have not yet turned in your card and log, please do so soon.  Keep reading!

Your Library Account: If you have an email, register it with your library card by calling the library at 507-825-6714 or by logging in to your account online and requesting a change!  By putting an email on your card, you will automatically get reminders when your books are overdue and you will also get an email the moment a book on hold is checked in for you at the desk!  We do not use your emails for any other purpose and our system is private.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, April 18^th we are having another technology night at the library!  Bring any device you need help with and we’ll see what we can do.  6:30 is our start time and we’ll go as long as we need to help everyone!  Call to reserve a spot as space is limited and if there are no reservations, the teacher isn’t going to be available.

PAFL Update:  Pipestone Area Friends of the Library is looking for members – anyone who is a friend to Meinders Library is welcome to join!  The Friends group works hard to promote the library, raise money for projects, and organize their yearly book sale, in addition to the HUGE amount of support they provide throughout the year.  Give us a call to find out the date of the next meeting!

Book Club Reminder: The book club meets the last Thursday of the month.  Their next meeting will be April 25th at 7:00 in the Meinders Library conference room.  Please don’t hesitate to call the library for a copy of the next book.

If you have questions or have a book you’d like to reserve or renew, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (507) 825-6714.  The hours for Meinders Library are Monday through Thursday from 10 AM – 8 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM – 5 PM.  Meinders Community Library is located at 1401 7^th Street SW, on the south side of the high school.