Library Lady

October 2019

We like to display a list of “national” events which occur during the month. This list includes monthly recognitions, weekly celebrations, wacky and crazy daily celebrations. Watch for a list of birthdays in a couple of days.

Feel free to adapt the list below to meet your needs. If you want to look at other lists, I have used Holiday Insights and National Day Calendar as well as calendars I receive from publishers.

There are a few duplicates because I found discrepancies as to celebration days – choose the one that works best for you.

OCTOBER NATIONAL MONTHS

American Pharmacist Month

Apple Jack Month

Clergy Appreciation Month

Computer Learning Month

Eat Country Ham Month

International Drum Month

National Diabetes Month

National I’m Just Me Because Month

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

American Cheese Month

Antidepressant Death Awareness Month

Bat Appreciation Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month

Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month

Christmas Seal Campaign (10/1-12/31)

Church Library Month

Church Safety and Security Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month

Emotional Wellness Month

Financial Planning Month

German-American Heritage Month

Global Diversity Awareness Month

Halloween Safety Month

Head Start Awareness Month

Health Literacy Month

Home Eye Safety Month

Italian-American Heritage Month

International Walk To School Month

Long-Term Care Planning Month

National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

National Animal Safety and Protection Month

National Apple Month

National Arts & Humanities Month

National Audiology Awareness Month

National Bake and Decorate Month

National Book Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

National Caramel Month

National Chili Month

National Chiropractic Month

National Cookbook Month

National Cookie Month

National Crime Prevention Month

National Critical Illness Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

National Dessert Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

National Depression Education & Awareness Month

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Dropout Prevention Month

National Ergonomics Month

National Fair Trade Month

National Go On A Field Trip Month

National I’m Just Me Because Month

National Kitchen & Bath Month

National Learning and Development Month

National Liver Awareness Month

National Medical Librarian Month

National Orthodontic Health Month

National Pasta Month

National Physical Therapy Month

National Pickled Peppers Month

National Pizza Month

National Popcorn Poppin’ Month

National Pork Month

National Pretzel Month

National Principals Month

National Protect Your Hearing Month

National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

National Reading Group Month

National Roller Skating Month

National RSV Awareness Month

National Sarcastic Awareness Month

National Sausage Month

National Seafood Month 

National Sensory Awareness Month

National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

National Stamp Collecting Month 

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month – October 

National Toilet Tank Repair Month

National Window Covering Safety Month

National Work and Family Month

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

Organize Your Medical Information Month

Pear and Pineapple Month

Photographer Appreciation Month

Polish American Heritage Month

Positive Attitude Month

Raptor Month

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

Rhizomes and Persimmons Month

Rhubarb Month

Right Brainers Rule! Month

Spinach Lovers Month

Squirrel Awareness Month (Different Than Squirrel Appreciation Day in January)

Tackling Hunger Month

Talk About Prescriptions Month

Vegetarian Month

Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 – 11/30)

Workplace Politics Awareness Month

World Menopause Month

Weekly Celebrations:

Week 1 Get Organized Week

Week 2 Pet Peeve Week

14 – 20 Earth Sciences Week

Week 3 Pastoral Care Week

National Primary Care Physician Week – First Full Week of October

Mental Illness Awareness Week – First Full Week

Mystery Series Week – First Full Week

National Carry a Tune Week – Week of October 7

National Newspaper Week – Begins the First Sunday

National Chili Week – First Week of October

National Chimney Safety Week – Week before Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week – Week of October 9th

Customer Service Week – First Full Week

National Heimlich Heroes Week – First Full Monday through Friday Week

Spinning & Weaving Week – First Full Week (Monday through Sunday)

World Space Week – Always October 4-10

National Physician Assistants Week – Always October 6-12

National Work At Home Week – Second Week in October

Healthcare Security & Safety Week – Second Full Week

Veterinary Technicians Week – Third Week

National Metric Week – Week of October 10th

National School Lunch Week – Starts 2nd Monday

Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MAR Week) – Third Business Week in October

Infection Control Week – Third Week

National Business Women’s Week – Third Full Week

National Friends of Libraries Week – Third Full Week

National Forest Products Week – Begins Third Sunday

National Food Bank Week – Week of October 16th

Freedom of Speech Week – Third Full Week

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week – October 16-22

National Kraut Sandwich Week -Third Week

National Save for Retirement Week – Third Full Week

YMCA Week without Violence – Third Week

National School Bus Safety Week – Third School Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week – Third Full Week

National Chemistry Week – Week of October 23

Respiratory Care Week – Changes Annually

Pastoral Care Week – Last Full Week

National Massage Therapy Awareness Week – Last Full Week

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – Last Week

Nuclear Science Week – 2nd or 3rd Week

Disarmament Week – October 24-30

National Red Ribbon Week – Always October 23-31

National Days

International Coffee Day

International Day for the Elderly

National Homemade Cookies Day

World Vegetarian Day

1 National Black Dog Day

1 National Hair Day

1 Fire Pup Day

1 National Homemade Cookies Day

1 National Eat Fruit At Work Day

2 National Produce Misting Day

2 National Fried Scallops Day

2 National Walk to School Day

2 National Pumpkin Seed Day

2 National Coffee with a Cop Day

National Custodial Worker Day

National Kale Day

Name Your Car Day

National Boyfriends Day

Techies Day

Virus Appreciation Day

October 4

4 National Taco Day

4 National Manufacturing Day

4 National Body Language Day

National Golf Day

National Frappe Day

World Smile Day

Do Something Nice Day

International Frugal Fun Day

World Card Making Day – first Saturday of the month

World Teacher’s Day

5 National Rhode Island Day

5 National Apple Betty Day

October 6

6 National Coaches Day

6 National Plus Size Appreciation Day

6 National German-American Day

6 National Noodle Day

Come and Take it Day

Mad Hatter Day

Physician Assistant Day

Bald and Free Day

7 National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day

7 National LED Light Day

7 National Frappe Day

7 National Child Health Day 

8 National Fluffernutter Day

8 National Pierogi Day

8 American Touch Tag Day

American Touch Tag Day

Yom Kippur

Curious Events Day

Emergency Nurses Day

Fire Prevention Day

Leif Erikson Day

Moldy Cheese Day

9 National Pro-Life Cupcake Day

9 National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day

9 National Stop Bullying Day

10 National Cake Decorating Day

10 National Handbag Day

10 World Mental Health Day

10 International Newspaper Carrier Day

10 National Angel Food Cake Day

11 It’s My Party Day

11 National Fossil Day

11 World Egg Day 

11 National Sausage Pizza Day

12 National Savings Day

12 National Vermont Day

12 National Freethought Day

12 National Chess Day

12 National Costume Swap Day 

12 National Motorcycle Ride Day

12 I Love Yarn Day

12 Cookbook Launch Day

12 Old Farmer’s Day

12 Moment of Frustration Day

12 National Gumbo Day

13 International Skeptics Day

13 Sukkot, at sundown

13 National Train Your Brain Day

13 National Yorkshire Pudding Day

13 Navy Birthday

13 Clergy Appreciation Day

14 National Online Bank Day

14 Native American Day

14 Be Bald and Free Day

14 Columbus Day

14 National Dessert Day 

15 White Cane Safety Day

15 National Cheese Curd Day

15 National I Love Lucy Day

15 National Grouch Day

15 National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

15 Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity

15 National Pharmacy Technician Day

16 Global Cat Day

16 Department Store Day

16 Hagfish Day

16 Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce 

16 National Fossil Day

16National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

16Medical Assistants Recognition Day

16 Bosses Day

16 Dictionary Day

17 National Pasta Day

17 Wear Something Gaudy Day

17 National Mulligan Day

17 Black Poetry Day

17 National Get Smart About Credit Day

18 National Chocolate Cupcake Day

`8 National Mammography Day 

18 No Beard Day

19 Evaluate Your Life Day

19 Sweetest Day

19 National Kentucky Day

19 National Seafood Bisque Day

20 National Youth Confidence Day

20 Brandied Fruit Day

21 Babbling Day

21 Count Your Buttons Day

21 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day find a recipe, too.

21 National Reptile Awareness Day

21 National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day 

22 National Color Day

22 National Nut Day

23 National Mole Day

23 Tv Talk Show Host Day

23 National Boston Cream Pie Day

23 Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day

23 iPod Day

24 National Food Day

24 National Bologna Day

24 United Nations Day

25 Frankenstein Friday

25 World Pasta Day

25 National Greasy Food Day

25 Sourest Day

25 National Breadstick Day 

26 National Financial Crime Fighter Day

26 National Tennessee Day

26 National Day of the Deployed

26 National Mule Day

26 National Pumpkin Day

26 Make a Difference Day

26 National Mincemeat Day

27 Hindu Diwali Day

27  Mother-In-Law Day

27 National Tell a Story Day – in Scotland and the U.K.

27 Navy Day

27 Navy Day

27 National Black Cat Day

28 National Internal Medicine Day

28 National Chocolate Day

28 Plush Animal Lover’s Day

29 Hermit Day

29 National Oatmeal Day

29 World Stroke Day

30 National Speak Up For Service Day

30 National Publicist Day

30 National Candy Corn Day

31 Carve a Pumpkin Day

31 Halloween

31 National Doorbell Day

31 National Caramel Apple Day

31 National Knock-Knock Jokes Day

31 National Magic Day

31 Girl Scout Founder’s Day

It is always fun to plan special events around some of the crazy/wacky days. I’d love to hear how you celebrate some of these days.