National Librarian Day: (excerpted from http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/April/nationallibrarianday.htm) National Librarian Day celebrates and honors librarians. They are among the most knowledgeable people you know. When you visit your cavernous library in search of a particular book, or a specific research topic, they always quickly point you in the right direction. And, they do so with a smile. [...]

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day: (excerpted from http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080408-6.html) America is blessed to have brave men and women willing to step forward to defend our freedoms and keep us safe. The members of the United States Armed Forces have proudly held fast against determined and ruthless enemies, protected our citizens from harm, and freed [...]