The 1920s came with a wave of societal change, cultural conflict, and political upheaval. It also featured unforgettable fashion, whirlwind romances, and newfound freedoms. What will this decade bring? Check out these novels set in the 1920s! The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant Addie Baum is The Boston Girl, born in 1900 to immigrant parents … Continue reading What to Read: The Roaring ’20s
What to Read (Picture Book Edition): MLK Day 2020
Each year, on the third Monday in January, we as a country pause to reflect the societal contributions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, MLK Day falls on Monday, January 20. Check out these picture books to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement, MLK, and his legacy: I Have a Dream … Continue reading What to Read (Picture Book Edition): MLK Day 2020
What to Read: Winter Reading Challenge
'Tis the season for curling up with a good book. Luckily, the library's Winter Reading Challenge begins January 6! If you read and log ten books between January 6 and March 9, 2020, your name will be entered in a drawing for several gift cards and other prizes. Looking for a book that matches the … Continue reading What to Read: Winter Reading Challenge
What to Read: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. Check out one of these novels, memoirs, or nonfiction books to learn more about our nation's First Peoples.
What to Read: World Mental Health Day 2019
Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed with the objective of raising awareness to mental health issues around the world and in our own community. These may include anxiety and panic disorders, depression, anger, personality disorders, loneliness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and body image or eating disorders. You are not alone. … Continue reading What to Read: World Mental Health Day 2019
What to Read: Spooky Season 2019
The days are getting shorter, dark nights are getting longer, and pumpkins are everywhere. That can only mean one thing: Spooky Season is upon us! Check out these recommendations to get in the Halloween spirit this month. The Need by Helen Phillips When Molly, home alone with her two young children, hears footsteps in the … Continue reading What to Read: Spooky Season 2019
What to Read: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebratory tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our society and nation. It takes place between September 15 and October 15 each year. Keep reading to check out our recommendations from our very own library collection:
What to Read: Banned Books Week 2019
Each September, the American Library Association celebrates Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Starting in 1982, Banned Books Week was a response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Today, Banned Books Week highlights the value of free and open access … Continue reading What to Read: Banned Books Week 2019
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