In
this issue:
Happy
National FreeThought Day
Library
Laugh
That’s a Great Idea!
It’s not too early…
NATIONAL FREETHOUGHT
DAY
This
is a great day to celebrate in the library!
National
Freethought Day is observed annually on October 12. The purpose of National
Freethought Day is to encourage people to be free thinkers and to base opinions
on facts, science, logic and reason.
This
day occurs on the anniversary of the effective end of the Salem Witch trials on
October 12, 1692. On this day, Massachusetts Governor William Phips wrote a
letter condemning the use of spectral evidence against the accused.
At
some point, the trials did resume and “spectral evidence” was allowed but
largely discounted and those convicted were swiftly pardoned by Phips.
HOW
TO OBSERVE
Think
rationally and use #FreethoughtDay to post on social media.
from www. nationaldaycalendar.com
Library Laughs
That’s a Great Idea!
I
know I’m not supposed to pick favorites, but I think this idea is my favorite
of all the great ideas submitted for the contest earlier this year.
Karen Johnson from Auburn, AL submitted:
We are a 7th grade
only campus and we have students who are creating random acts of kindness
bookmarks and placing them in our library books. Students don’t know
which books they are in, but they are very excited once they do find one.
It brightens their day and it is getting more students in here to check out
books. Word of mouth spreads fast!
Thanks Karen!
It’s not too early…
Arctic
Express is an assembly program that teaches students about winter holidays all
over the world. I’d love to come to your school and share this educational, fun
and wonder-filled show for your kids. Go to www.tommyjohnspresents.com, click on programs and
read all about it!
See
you next week!
Encouraging
kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist
PS
– Don’t forget to send me your stories to encourage!
PPS
– Remember to share this newsletter and blog with your colleagues!
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