Homer and The Odyssey

Homer and The Odyssey

by | Jul 23, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

Today’s blog is about The Odyssey and The Illiad. Learn more about the origins of oral story traditions and explore the stories of the Ancient Greek poems, and why these epics are relevant today. At the bottom of the post, we have included modern books featuring some...
William Hanna

William Hanna

by | Jul 17, 2026 | Adults

Today on the blog, we are exploring the life and career of William Hanna. At the bottom of the post, there is a further reading section where you can explore Hanna’s artwork and legacy.  William Hanna was born on July 14, 1910 to William and Avice in the New...
Events That Shaped America

Events That Shaped America

by | Jul 10, 2026 | Adults

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, we are looking back at some of the events that have shaped our history.  1800s 1852 – Frederick Douglas speaks out against the Fourth of the July 1854 – The First Modern Library Opens in Boston, Massachusetts....
Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

Today on the blog, we are celebrating the life and career of Thurgood Marshall. At the bottom of the blog, we have included a list of documentaries, books, and links to online articles for further research.  Thurgood Marshall was born on July 2, 1908 to Norma and...

THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. OUR TEMPORARY UPTOWN LOCATION IS LOCATED AT 510 81ST STREET. 

The Kennedy Branch Library will be closed tomorrow, Saturday August 8th.  The 81st Street Library and the Guttenberg Resource Center will be open for their regular hours.