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Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday

Last year we’re in Scotland on August 28, so wen’t were affected by the August Bank Holiday.  This year’s holiday is on Monday, August 5. The August Bank Holiday was instituted by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 to give bankers a day off so they could participate in cricket matches. Since then, however, its …

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It’s National School Librarian Day!

I spent many years helping the school librarian in my son’s elementary school. They do fantastic things!   April 4th is National School Librarian Day.  It is set aside to honor all school librarians. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized, helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning and …

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Scotland’s August Bank Holiday

Last year we’re in Scotland on August 28, so we were affected by the August Bank Holiday.  This year’s holiday is on Monday, August 27. The August Bank Holiday was instituted by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 to give bankers a day off so they could participate in cricket matches. Since then, however, its significance …

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Today is National School Librarian Day

I spent many years helping the school librarian in my son’s elementary school. They do fantastic things!   April 4th is National School Librarian Day.  It is set aside to honor all school librarians. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized, helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning and …

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August Bank Holiday

This year we’re in Scotland on August 28, so we are affected by the August Bank Holiday. The August Bank Holiday was instituted by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 to give bankers a day off so they could participate in cricket matches. Since then, however, its significance has greatly expanded beyond those narrow limits. Now, …

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NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY – April 4 

I spent many years helping the school librarian in my son’s elementary school. They do fantastic things! April 4th is National School Librarian Day.  It is set aside to honor all school librarians. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized, helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning and are …

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