This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays. The events on the calendar link and display the various items in the Library’s wonderful collection.
The International Day of Peace is dedicated to remembering and encouraging the ideals of peace for a world without war and violence.
World Alzheimer’s day is commemorated to raise awareness, educate, and encourage support for people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and care providers.
European Day of Languages is dedicated to promoting awareness globally on the importance of language learning and guarding linguistic traditions.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism and Samaritanism. It is the day of observance for repentance and atonement accompanied with prayers, fasting and charity. It marks the end to the Jewish high holy days.
Black History month is an annual event,that originated in the United States of America . It is marked to celebrate the African culture and its contributions to society .
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in fluent word reading and spellings. This event is marked annually to raise awareness of dyslexia.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar to mark the harvest season in Chinese culture. it is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture with a history that spans over 3,000 years. During the festival, lanterns symbolising prosperity and good fortune are displayed, and mooncakes are traditionally eaten with family and friends . The festival is based on the legend of Chang'e, the Moon goddess in Chinese mythology.
World Mental Health Day is an international day committed to global mental health education, awareness, campaigns against social stigma around the world and to mobilise support for people suffering with mental health.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, It symbolises the spiritual "triumph of good over evil, ,consciousness over ignorance and light over darkness". It is one of the most significant festivals in Indian religions.
Sikhs celebrate the conferment of the title of Guru on Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhism authoritative sacred text) on this day which is known as the Birth of the Guru Granth.