MDC InterAmerican Campus

The National Library Week Proclamation	English Spanish
History of National Library Week	English
Recent Stories of Libraries and Librarians in the News	English
Campaign for America's Libraries	English and other languages
Florida Library Association	English
Save your Florida State Library	English

Always remember that your InterAmerican Campus Library is the best place to obtain information on the month's celebrations. Ask a librarian for assistance.

The Academy of American Poets		Find poets, poems, and other interesting information about poetry and this celebration

Poets from the Harlem Renaissance		Collection of links to poets from this important American time where you will be able to see their biographies, poems and also listen to some of them

Infoplease		An interesting collection of links related to poetry

Against National Poetry Month as Such		This site by Charles Bernstein is thought provoking and appeals to the real meaning of poets and poetry in society

Yahoo Support of the National Library Month		Great collection of links for all genres and ages

Always remember that your InterAmerican Campus Library is the best place to obtain information on the month's celebrations. Ask a librarian for assistance.

National Autism Awareness Month	April 1-30. Learn more about this brain disorder by visiting: - National Mental Health Information Center - National Alliance for Autism Research - Cure Autism Now Foundation

Cancer Control Month	April 1- 30 th. For more information visit www.cancer.org

Informed Woman Month	April 1-30. You owe it to yourself to feel happy and fulfilled. To have confidence that you are in charge of your life and you're guiding it in the right direction. You can have whatever you want, but you need to determine what you need to know, where to go and whom to contact. Discover how to enjoy better living today and learn how to become a more informed and aware individual for the future @your library .

National Humor Month	April 1-30. 28 th Anniversary. Focuses on the joy and therapeutic value of laughter and how it can reduce stress, improve job performance and enrich the quality of life. Visit www.larrywilde.com/month.htm for some humorous jokes.

Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month	April 1-30. The ASPCA sponsors this crucial month which is designed to educate Americans about animal cruelty and to urge them to report any instances of violence toward animals.

Physical Wellness Month	April 1-30. Time to get in shape for summer! Shed those winter clothes and extra pounds, and rejuvenate your body with healthy eating, restful sleep, vigorous exercise and a new look. Jog, swim, bike, roller-skate, play tennis, go hiking or backpacking. Spend time daily outdoor breathing in fresh air, and take time to relax. For more information visit Google's directory

Stress Awareness Month	April 1-30. To promote public awareness on what stress is, what causes it to occur and what can be done about it. A month long focus on the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies and the myths about stress that are prevalent in our society. For more information visit Stress Management