April is Autism Acceptance Month, formerly known as Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 out of 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Autism Society defines ASD as “a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation,” though everyone experiences autism differently. Celebrate neurodiversity and learn more about autism with these books and videos from our collection.

Check out these sites for more information:

• Autism Information – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Autism Society
• Autism Society of Minnesota
• Autism Spectrum Disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Embrace Autism | The ultimate autism resource
• Minnesota Autism Center

April is National Poetry Month and you’ll find lots of poetry in our print and online collections.

Visit these sites for more poetry resources:

• Academy of American Poets
• League of Minnesota Poets
• The Poetry Archive
• Poetry Foundation
• Southern MN Poets Society

March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day. Celebrate women’s achievements and history with these books from our collection. Check out these sites for more information:

• History.com – Women’s History Month
• International Women’s Day
• Library of Congress – Women’s History Month
• National Women’s History Alliance

Check out our Women’s History Month display and explore our collection!

February is Black History Month, a celebration of African American contributions to American history, culture, and society.
Learn about black history with books and videos from our collection and check out these sites for more information:

• History.com – Black History Month
• Infoplease – Black History
• Library of Congress – Black History Month
• Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG)
• Minnesota Historical Society – African Americans in Minnesota