April presents a number of occasions for libraries to celebrate: volunteers, books and conferences abound this month!

Gantt Chart for April

Awards:

• April - Rocky Mountain Book Award announced

 Events and Celebrations:

• Third week in April - National Volunteer Week
• April - American Association of School Libraries School Library Month.
• April 12, 2012 - National Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day (USA)
• April 12, 2012 - Support Teen Literature Day (YALSA)
• April 30, 2012 - Children's Book Day (ALSC)

 Conferences:

• Last weekend in April - Alberta Library Conference, Jasper.