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Freedom of Information Day celebrates public access to government information and the public’s right to know. This annual event takes place on March 16, James Madison’s birthday. James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution and was a vocal advocate for transparency in government. The Freedom of Information Act, passed on July 4, 1966, outlines the public’s right to access information.
The American Library Association celebrates Freedom of Information Day with the James Madison Award and the Eileen Cooke State & Local Madison Award, both of which recognize individuals or groups who have championed, protected, and promoted public access to government information.
Resources
- Government Resources Guide
Our Government Resources guide offers a great starting place for finding information about our local, state, and federal governments. You will find historical information; details about the federal, state, and local branches of government; voting information; and other resources. - (U.S.) History in Context
Learn about themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. - History Collection from Gale eBooks
Search this database for books about the Freedom of Information Act and James Madison, as well as more unfamiliar events from U.S. history.
Where else but the Library?
Where else but PPLD can you find unlimited access to information, lifelong learning, programs, and resources that transcend physical limitations, geographic barriers, ethnicity, age, and education? When you visit the Library, you have access to a diverse assortment of resources that will meet your various needs. In just one trip, you might find books to keep you entertained, make custom gifts in our makerspaces, and enjoy Storytime with your child. We provide essential resources for our community such as tax prep information, language learning and job prep classes and resources, eLibrary resources, research and regional history databases, homework help, activities and events that enrich our community, and more.
April 4 is the fifth annual Library Giving Day! On that date, people across the country — including El Paso County — will come together as part of a movement to strengthen and support our local libraries.
Now through the week of Library Giving Day all gifts to support the Library will be MATCHED up to $20,000 — by generous donors.
Will you make a gift that will be DOUBLED to support your local Library
With you by our side, the PPLD Foundation can continue to fuel life-changing spaces, programs, and services. This means fewer barriers to success and increased opportunities of all kinds for members of our community. Your gift today will make a difference in our ability to serve everyone in 2023 and beyond.
Free materials for this Take and Make, for ages 5-12, are available starting today at area PPLD libraries. For more pictures of this project, click on the pdf link included at the end.
Materials and Directions:
Materials we provide:
Circle Template
Large Paper Clip
Large Straw
Materials you provide:
Scissors
Tape
Markers
1. Color the sections of the circle template with rainbow colors.
2. Cut the circle out. Also cut on the lines between each color, stopping about ½” from the center. Fold flaps down.
3. Straighten the paper clip and then fold a small part of one end down to a 90 degree angle. Carefully poke the paper clip through the center of the circle and tape the small folded part to the colored side.
4. Bend the other end of the paper clip so it can be inserted in the straw and stay secure. Cut the length of the straw in half.
5. To fly your spinner, hold it between your palms with the circle at the top. Roll it quickly and let go. It should spin and float. The colors will blend as it flies. It may take some practice.