Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

Orson Welles and Citizen Kane

by | May 7, 2026 | Adults

Today on the blog, we are taking a look at one of the influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Orson Welles. Orson Welles is known for his radio dramas and his iconic film, Citizen Kane. Orson Welles was born on May 6th, 1915 in Wisconsin to Beatrice and Richard...
National Jazz Appreciation Month

National Jazz Appreciation Month

by | Apr 30, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month! If you are new to Jazz, we have compiled a list of some of the best Jazz albums along with modern artists to check out wherever you get your music. Jazz began in New Orleans at the start of the 20th centuy, and in roughly two...
Author Spotlight: Harper Lee

Author Spotlight: Harper Lee

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Adults

In this post we will be examining the life and career of author Harper Lee. Learn more about the legendary author and revisit her timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28th, 1926 to Frances and Anassa Lee, she had three older...
Remembering The Titanic

Remembering The Titanic

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Adults, Booklists, Children

April 15th marked the 114th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In today’s blog post,we are looking back at the famous ship who sank during her maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. We are also listing some book, documentaries and movie titles to...
Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

by | Apr 11, 2026 | Adult Resources, Adults

Today on the blog, we are talking about Stress Awareness Month. The American Institute of Stress designates the month of April each year to promote the negative impact that stress causes on the body. The Institute also provides methods and tools to help find calming...

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