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April 8, 2015

Bookmobile Day
I LOVE BOOKMOBILES!
The History of the Bookmobile
Incredibly Unique Bookmobiles around the World
Donate to Libraries Without Borders and help fund bookmobiles around the world for developing countries
Find your nearest Bookmobile and thank a Bookmobile Librarian today! Bookmobiles bring literacy and education to those who don't easy access to library buildings. I love them!

Zoo Lovers Day
Okay so if you know me well you know how I feel about zoos.  I don't like them.  I have tolerated them for my husband and my children, for a work function, and for out of town guests who want to see our zoo on the mountainside.  But my days at the zoo are numbered.  However, I know that people love the zoo.  A lot.  So try to get to your local zoo today and enjoy!  And thank the zookeepers you see, they work hard to keep the animals healthy and out of extinction.
And the world's best zoo is ... (you'll never guess where number 1 is!)
The number 1 zoo in the world
The History of Zoos (clearly my dislike of them puts me in the minority)

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day
Not sure why this is a holiday but why not? :)
Learn to draw a bird by reading instructions
Learn to draw a bird by watching instructions:


All is Ours Day
Uh, okay?
Apparently this is a day to celebrate being able to have the potential to do anything.  ???


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