Are you excited? Because we are! Random Acts of Kindness Week 2026 is Sunday, February 8th – Saturday, February 14th.

What is Random Acts of Kindness Week?
A special week here at the library where we celebrate random acts of kindness for others. This is part of a broader movement and official Random Acts of Kindness month.

How do I participate?
-Check out our display here at the library from Sunday, February 8th – Saturday, February 14th near the main desk for inspiration, ideas, and a chance to enter a friend or stranger into an anonymous raffle

-This year, there are also special opportunities to participate together out in the community
Sign up to volunteer:
Monday, February 9 from 12-2pm, 2-4pm (or both) at Grace Abounds Clothing Wear-House cleaning closets, sorting donations, and rearranging the clothing for spring
Thursday, February 12 from 10:30am-12:30pm at the F-M Food Pantry organizing donations (FULL)
Friday, February 13 from 10am-12pm at Page Wildlife Center cleaning animal areas (please note: volunteers won’t be interacting with the rescue animals)

-Come make Valentines with us to give to local seniors on Wednesday, February 11 at 6pm

Please email Laura at lmajor@manliuslibrary.org with any questions

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” -William Arthur Ward