Canadian Library Month
All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.
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Decoda Literacy Calendar
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber Security Awareness Month is held every October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security.
World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizes efforts in support of mental health.
International Day of the Girl Child
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. It recognizes girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
International Plain Language Day
Share your plain language successes.
Media Literacy Week
Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October.
Drop Everything and Read Challenge
Put away the homework and the text books. Shut down your phone and the computer. Pick up a book and read for recreation. Read for pleasure. Read to learn something you are interested in. Read to escape. Read for fun.
Digital Citizen Day 2024
Digital Citizen Day highlights that we are all digital citizens and that we all have the power to impact and improve our online spaces.
I Read Canadian Day
I READ CANADIAN DAY is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people.
World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
National Child Day
Canada has declared November 20th as National Child Day to celebrate the rights of children.