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Love is in the air during National Library Lovers Month on February 1! This special month was created to recognize and celebrate the important role libraries play in our society. Libraries have been around for centuries, providing resources, knowledge, and entertainment to people from all walks of life - from entrepreneurs and students to families and children. So let's take a moment to appreciate everything libraries have done for us, and show them some love this February by visiting your local library or donating books!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2600 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Libraries</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ancient libraries, serving as archives of important texts and documents, were recorded in the Middle East, including the library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>300 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alexandria's Great Library</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Library of Alexandria was established in Egypt and became the largest and most significant library of the ancient world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Modern Libraries</div><div class='timeline-text'>Public libraries as we know them today started to appear in Europe, making books accessible to the general public.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1731</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First American Library</div><div class='timeline-text'>Benjamin Franklin established the Library Company of Philadelphia, considered the first library in America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1876</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Library Association Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Library Association (ALA) was founded to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of libraries and library services.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Library Lovers Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The observation of February as the National Library Lovers Month began, encouraging people to celebrate and support their local libraries.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit your local library</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local library and explore all the books, movies, and other resources it has to offer. You may even find a new favorite author or book series.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a library event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local library's website or social media pages to see what events they are hosting during National Library Lovers Month. From story times to book clubs, there is sure to be something for everyone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at your library</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you have the time, consider volunteering at your local library. Libraries are always looking for volunteers to help with various tasks, and it can be a great way to get involved in the community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a book drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organizing a book drive is a great way to celebrate National Library Lovers Month. Gather gently used books from friends and family and donate them to your local library.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your love of libraries</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your love of libraries with others by talking about all the wonderful resources available at your local library. You can also share photos of your favorite books, movies, or other materials you've checked out.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Libraries foster literacy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Libraries are instrumental in fostering a culture of literacy and learning. With access to reading materials from books to magazines, libraries provide an abundance of information which helps develop knowledge and critical thinking skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Libraries provide access to resources</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to books, libraries also provide free internet access, e-books, audiobooks, online courses, magazines, study guides and more that can be accessed by anyone with a library card. This provides individuals with the opportunity to learn and further their education regardless of financial means.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Libraries create community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Most libraries are more than just places for borrowing books - they're also places for people to gather and share ideas, find mentors or experts from other fields, take classes or workshops, network or collaborate on projects. In this way, libraries help to create meaningful relationships, promote industry collaboration and build stronger communities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Libraries Have Been Around for Thousands of Years</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first known library was established in the 7th century B.C. in Nineveh, and it served as an important center for the storage of knowledge and wisdom for centuries.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Libraries Contribute to Education and Literacy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Libraries play a significant role in promoting literacy and education by providing free access to books and other educational resources.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Libraries Often Offer More Than Just Books</h3><p class='facts-content'>Today's libraries often offer a variety of services beyond lending books, including computer and internet access, community events, classes, and workshops.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Libraries Foster a Sense of Community</h3><p class='facts-content'>Libraries serve as community hubs where people can come together for group discussions, educational classes, and other community-building activities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Some Libraries Are Architectural Masterpieces</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some libraries are renowned not just for their collections, but also for their beautiful architecture, such as the New York Public Library, the Royal Portuguese Reading Room in Brazil, and the Admont Library in Austria.</p></div></div>
National Library Lovers Month is celebrated on February 1 every year. In 2024 National Library Lovers Month will occur on a Thursday.
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