Albemarle Regional Library

06/01/2026

June is Men's Health Month
June 15 - 21, 2026 is Men's Health Week

This year's theme, “Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan”, highlights the role that families, communities, and care partners play in supporting healthier outcomes for men.

Men die an average 6 years earlier—often from preventable causes.
Closing the Lifespan Gender Gap starts with education, connection, & shared advocacy.
When men and their care partners have access to the right information & support, preventive care happens earlier & outcomes improve.
Men’s Health Month is a reminder that better lifespans are built together.

♦ www.MensHealthMonth.org ♦

06/01/2026

No two trips are exactly alike. Changing traffic, road conditions, and unexpected situations require drivers to stay alert, adapt, and think ahead. Understanding how large trucks and buses operate is one way all road users can be better prepared for the challenges they may encounter behind the wheel.

What helps you stay prepared behind the wheel? Share your best safe driving tip in the comments. 👇

06/01/2026

It’s officially Oral Health Month — and our Share Your Smile campaign is packed with NEW FREE resources for families, educators, libraries, camps, and summer enrichment programs! 🦷☀️

We've added new materials that include:
✔️ A habit tracker contest for kids 12 and under
✔️ A volunteer project guide for teens looking to earn community service hours
✔️ New nutrition activities that encourage eating for a healthy smile AND body
✔️ “Science of Smiles” experiments that help students track sugar and acid levels in popular drinks
✔️ English and Spanish social media kits for organizations and educators

Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, library, camp, clinic, or community program, there’s something for every age group.

A huge thank you to Sun Life U.S., DentaQuest, and Ordo for helping make this national oral health education campaign possible.

Visit ShareYourSmileCampaign.org to download FREE materials today!

06/01/2026

BOOK IT! Summer of Stories is back for another fun-filled, nostalgic summer of reading adventures and pizza prizes!

Our summer program officially begins TODAY, June 1 and runs through August 31 for children in PreK–6th grade nationwide.

✨ The first official reward claim period opens July 1!

Parents, here are a few important reminders:

📅 Reading days must be marked on the calendar inside the BOOK IT! App. If you miss a day, you’re able to go back up to 7 days.
📖 Children must read at least 15 days within the month, and parents must track those reading days in the app calendar to qualify for their pizza reward.

If you experience any issues, please contact us before the end of the month using the Contact Support page located in the app menu or on our website so we can assist you in time.

Stay tuned all summer long for updates, reading inspiration, activities, and important program information as we continue spreading the joy of reading!

06/01/2026

This month's scheduling is actually the THIRD Thursday, not the seconded Thursday (as originally presented) due to the speakers scheduling. Please share and make sure to mark your calendars!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Northampton Memorial Library will close early (5:00pm) on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

06/01/2026

Calling all libraries! Host your own Dan Santat Summer Storytelling Challenge for readers ages 8-12. Sign up to receive more information and free prizes! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SantatSummer