Cultures and people around the world often find clever and creative ways to adapt to their environment, which can provide inspiration for others. Let’s take a lesson from Denmark- despite it’s long, cold, and dark winters, it ranks towards the top of the world’s happiest countries. According to the Danes, happiness may be as simple […]
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Cheers To Your Health!
This February we also celebrate American Heart Month. In its’ 57th consecutive year of celebration, the American Heart Association continues to partner with organizations to work together to educate the public about cardiovascular disease (CVD). Your Community Library has a plethora of resources to read, listen to and watch; as well as programs to attend […]
Black History Month 2021
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. […]
New Year’s Reading
Get out of your reading rut and embrace the inner bookworm in you! Try out these 8 resolutions to help you kickstart your reading journey for 2021. Join your local library! Visit book recommendation sites for book reviews such as Goodreads, Bookish, Shelfari, Amazon or ask your MMSCL Adult Librarian for guidance. Pick subjects you […]
Trace Your Roots with Genealogist April ...
Discover your family history and build a family tree by searching through our four Genealogy databases. All you need is a valid MMSCL card to find census data, military, immigration, birth, and death records. Simply click on the link below and start exploring! https://www.communitylibrary.org/research-learning/research-online/genealogy/ Great News! Ancestry Plus is available to use from the comfort […]
In the Spirit of Giving Back
Our friends and neighbors need your help during this time of year; even the smallest gesture will warm their hearts and make a difference. Whether you donate a monetary amount, your time or services to help a peer, senior citizen, child or helpless animal the spirit of giving will always be rewarded. If you are […]