National Hat Day – January 15th | Alachua County Library District

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On January 15^th we celebrate National Hat Day and we’ve got all the information and books you need to celebrate the day in style.

A hat, by definition, is a shaped covering for the head. People who make hats are called Milliners. That name comes from the city of Milan, Italy which was once known to produce the best quality hats!

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There are so many reasons to wear a hat or head covering. Hats can be worn for warmth, for protection, for religious purposes, as part of a uniform or even just as fashion. I’m sure you’ve seen some of these hats before!

Image reads "Sun hats & Beanie Caps Can help us keep cool or warm"

Image reads "Hard Hats & Sports Helmets can Protect Us from Danger"

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With so many kinds of hats, it’s no surprise that people wear hats all over the world. That means that there’s a word for hat in so many languages! Let’s learn some!