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Random Acts Of Kindness week

When is it?

14th to 20th February 2025

What is 'Random Acts of Kindness' week?

‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week is an annual event celebrated globally to encourage people to perform spontaneous and kind actions for others. The idea is to foster a culture of goodwill, compassion, and positivity by doing simple acts of kindness, such as helping others, giving compliments, or volunteering. These small gestures can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to pass on the kindness, ultimately making communities more connected and uplifting. It's a week dedicated to spreading joy and enhancing human connections through everyday acts of generosity.

How the Library Help Team is Participating?

The Library Help Team is spreading kindness by leaving surprise books wrapped up for students to take. We also have a compliments bowl and other kindness activities on our Library Help Desk, along with kindness books. You'll find the Library Help Desk on the 2nd floor of the Learning Hub. Come and have a look 😊

Join us in celebrating ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Week and be part of the ripple effect of kindness! Share your acts of kindness and experiences with us to inspire others to spread the joy. Together, we can make a difference, one kind act at a time.

You can find out more on the Random Acts Of Kindness website - make kindness the norm.

Pal-entines week

When is Pal-entines week?

10th to 14th February

What is Pal-entines week?

Pal-entines Day, on 13th February, celebrates platonic love and friendships by encouraging people to appreciate and show affection for their friends, highlighting the importance and value of these non-romantic bonds.

Why celebrate?

  • to show appreciation for your friends
  • to strengthen friendships
  • to celebrate the different kinds of love in your life
  • to have fun with your friends.

Ways to celebrate:

  • group outings (movies, dinners etc)
  • exchange gifts (handmade, thank you cards)
  • quality time together (game nights, hiking etc).

Significance

  • recognise and honour the bonds of friendship
  • reminder that love comes in many forms.

Fun fact

Pal-entines Day became popular to celebrate friendships and non-romantic love, offering an alternative to Valentine's Day.