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The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century
Last week, the New York Times book review published a list of the best 100 books of the 21st century so far. We’ll examine some of the books that made the list along with some recommendations on where to start. The list has a good mix of fiction and nonfiction. At the...
Drive-in Movies
Summer is officially here and that means it's time to enjoy the nice air conditioning at the movies! Have you ever gone to a drive-in movie? Many of these classic experiences had a resurgence in popularity during the covid-19 pandemic as it was the safest way families...
National Stamp Day
Every year on July 1st is National Stamp Day! We’ll look at a brief history of the Post Office and the many interesting stamps. Did you know that stamp collectors are called philatelists?The modern post office was created during the colonial period by Benjamin...
Famous First Lines
A great first line sets the tone and immerses the reader into the world of the book. How many of these books can you identify based on their first line? “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a...
Caribbean American Heritage Month
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Every June since 2006, this month-long celebration promotes the rich cultural heritage of our Caribbean American citizens. Here are some well known Caribbean American authors to check out!Elizabeth Acevedo Acevedo was born...
The Tony Awards
In celebration of Broadway’s biggest event of the year, we’re looking at some of the recent winners of the Tony Awards. The Tony Awards will be on June 16th on CBS. The Tony Awards are named after Antoinette Perry who was the leader of the American Theater Wing...
Taylor Swift Book Recommendations
If you are a fellow Swiftie check out these book recommendations that goes with your favorite era! Be sure to join us on June 20th for the last meeting of the Taylor Swift Club!Speak Now (Taylor's Version) The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Good Fortune by C. K. Chau...
Norman Rockwell
Please join us for our Art Talks program all about the work of Norman Rockwell next Thursday May 30th at 6pm on Zoom. The event led by Janet Mandel will take us through some of Rockwell’s famous works. Norman Rockwell was born in 1894 in New York City. From an early...
World Baking Day
May 19 marks World Baking Day, an event held on the third Sunday of May every year. What better way to celebrate than to bake something to share with your friends and family? Here are a few staff favorites to get your ideas going! Let us know if you end up trying...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s okay to not be okay. Stress, depression, or anxiety can strike anyone down. It’s important to develop healthy coping mechanisms to quell these mental states. Here are some methods you may want to practice: Exercise Deep breathing Meditation Journaling Relaxation...
Anna May Wong
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To kick things off we’re highlighting the first Chinese American Actress, Anna May Wong. Born as Wong Liu Tsong in Chinatown of Los Angeles, 1905 to Wong Sang-Sim and Lee Gon-toy. Her parents were second...
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Formerly known as Autism Awareness Month, the name change represents a shift beyond just awareness to an active focus on respect, understanding, inclusion and empowerment. Autism is a developmental disability that can...
Happy Eid Al-Fitr
What is Eid? Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the end of Ramadan and it can last for two or three days. This is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims. During the celebrations, many partake in the charity, Zakat al-fitr which is collected before the...
Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman was born in West Hills on Long Island on May 31, 1819. Whitman’s father moved the family to Brooklyn when he was little. Walt was one of the first generation of people born in the newly formed United States. He attended the first public schools in...
A Look at Graphic Novels and Comic Books
Are you trying to get into reading graphic novels? The graphic novel has grown in popularity in since the release of Art Speiglman's Maus in 1986. Ever since, this medium has become a growing favorite among book lovers. Lately, you can find graphic novel versions of...
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