Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. […]
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Winter Take Home Activities
Grab some wintertime activities to take home! We know you’re trying to stay home and stay safe this winter, and the Children’s and Parents’ Services Department is here to help you keep the kids occupied and engaged! The library staff has been busy creating new ways to engage families throughout these past several months. If […]
Open a Book to a World of Possibilities
Reach Out and Read is a national organization that partners with pediatric medical practices to place books into the hands of their youngest patients, many of whom do not have books at home. By partnering with pediatricians to integrate books into annual checkups, families learn the importance of reading and receive the books to get […]