National Science Fiction Day is celebrated on January 2nd to honor the birth of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Asimov, born on January 2, 1920, is considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, alongside Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. The day was established to recognize Asimov's contributions to the genre and to celebrate science fiction as a whole. It's a day for fans to indulge in their favorite sci-fi books, movies, TV shows, and other media.

Library Shelfie Day, celebrated annually on the fourth Wednesday in January, is all about celebrating books and libraries! The idea is for book lovers to take a selfie with their favorite library shelf and share it on social media. It's a fun way to showcase your favorite books and promote the joy of reading and the importance of libraries.