APRIL

KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH
The Keep America Beautiful program is the largest annual community improvement program in the country.

EYE HEALTH AND SAFETY MONTH
Helpful hints on eye care.

MATHETHMATICS IN EDUCATION MONTH
The history of math. Fun Math games and puzzles. More fun with math

NATIONAL ARBOR DAY
Learn the history of Arbor Day. National Arbor Day is usually celebrated on the last Friday of April.
Find out when it is celebrated in your state.

NATIONAL FROG MONTH
Information about frogs.

NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH MONTH
The grilled cheese sandwich is one of America's favorite sandwiches.

NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH
Find out about the idea of laughing and the importance of humor.

NATIONAL LAWN & GARDEN MONTH
View and interact with a remote garden

NATIONAL PECAN MONTH
History and information about pecans.

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
Ways to celebrate poetry all year long.

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH
Visit the The Association for Library Service to Children.

1 - APRIL FOOLS DAY
History of April Fools Day.

2 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES MINT
The United States Mint for kids.

3 - ANNIVERSARY OF PONY EXPRESS
History of the Pony Express

6 - ARMY DAY
History of Army Day

6 - NORTH POLE DISCOVERED
Information about the discovery of the North Pole in 1909.

6 - ANNIVERSARY OF BARNEY & FRIENDS 1992 TV PREMIER
Visit Barney's Kids Page for coloring and nursery rhymes.

6 - NATIONAL TARTAN DAY
National Tartan Day in the U.S. honors Americans of Scottish descent.
Find out if your state has a State Tartan

8-16 - PASSOVER
Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelits from Egyptian slavery.

10 - ANNIVERSARY OF PATENT OF SAFETY PIN
History of the safety pin.

12 - LICORICE DAY
Learn the history of Licorice and how it is made.

12-18 - NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
The American Library Association first sponsored National Library Week in 1958.
The theme this year is "Worlds Connet @ Your Library.

12 - EASTER
Learn the history of Easter. Do some Easter crafts. More Easter fun.

13 - WHITEHOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL
An Easteregg roll has been held at the Whitehouse since 1877. Read the history of Easter Eggs.

15 - 1ST MCDONALDS OPENED
A brief history of McDonalds. Have fun, play games, and color at Ronald's Play Place.

15 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE TITANIC SINKING
Facts about the Titanic.

18 - ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST CROSSWORD PUZZLE
History of first crossword puzzle. Solve the puzzle.

18 - ANNIVERSARY OF PAUL REVERE'S RIDE
Print the poem Paul Revere's Ride and fill in the missing words. Visit The Paul Revere House

22 - NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY
Learn the history of Jelly Beans and how they are made.

18-26 - NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK
Information about National Wildlife Week. Find out about Wildlife near you
. Visit Ranger Rick for games and outdoor stuff.

21-29- NATIONAL PARK WEEK
Read the President's proclamation for National Park Week. Find the National Parks in your state.

22 - EARTH DAY
Information about Earth day. Celebrate Earth Day every day with crafts, activities, and more

23-27 - NATIONAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY WEEK
Information about National Playground Safety Week. Special activities and crafts for this day.

24 - FIRST CONTINUOUSLY-PUBLISHED NEWPAPER PUBLISHED - 1704
Read the history of newspapers. Create your own newspaper.

24 -ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Exhibitions, history, research at the Library of Congress.

26 - PRETZEL DAY
Learn the history of Pretzels