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Special Observances


  • ARL Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2026

    ARL Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2026

    National Library Week—April 19–25 this year—is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. Join us in celebrating National Library...

  • Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026 in ARL Libraries

    Celebrating Women’s History Month 2026 in ARL Libraries

    Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating women’s history during the month of March. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities...

  • How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week!

    How Research Libraries Celebrated the 13th Annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week!

    The 13th annual Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week was packed with activities celebrating the fundamental right of fair use, so we thought we’d end the week with some highlights! ARL partnered...

  • ARL Celebrates Black History Month 2026

    ARL Celebrates Black History Month 2026

    Join ARL and our member libraries in celebrating Black history in February. Below is a roundup of events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources that showcase opportunities to learn, experience,...

  • ARL Libraries Love Data Week

    ARL Libraries Love Data Week

    During Love Data Week, the international celebration of data focuses on building and engaging community around good data practice. ARL member libraries are enthusiastic supporters of Love Data Week—see below for...

  • ARL Libraries Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2025

    ARL Libraries Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2025

    November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and history of Native American communities and individuals. ARL member libraries observe this month with special events, exhibits,...

  • ARL Libraries Celebrate Open Access Week 2025

    ARL Libraries Celebrate Open Access Week 2025

    Open Access Week is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the benefits of open access, to share what we’ve learned with colleagues, and...

  • ARL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025

    ARL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025

    Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15). Below is a roundup of blog posts, exhibits, and other resources from our member libraries. Arizona State University Chicano/a Research...

  • ARL Celebrates Disability Pride Month 2025

    ARL Celebrates Disability Pride Month 2025

    Like many others, the rights and liberties of our disabled friends were not an automatic phenomenon—it took the work of generations of determined individuals to advocate for this cohort. Disability...

  • ARL Displays Our Pride During the Month of June 2025

    ARL Displays Our Pride During the Month of June 2025

    Join ARL as we celebrate the culture and pride of LGBTQIA+ month during June by exploring the blogs, events, and resources at our member institutions. Events | Blog Posts |...


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