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...
Celebrate Pride Month

Celebrate Pride Month

by | Jun 11, 2026 | Adults, Booklists, Young Adults

We are celebrating Pride Month on the blog today! Here are a list of books, movies, and television shows that showcase members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Adults John of John Villa Coco Transcendent: A Memoir Baldwin: A Love Story The True True Story of Raja the...
Mount Everest Summit Reached

Mount Everest Summit Reached

by | May 28, 2026 | Adults, Booklists

Today on the blog, we are celebrating the mountaineers that reached the summit of Mount Everest. Learn more about the many expeditions throughout the twentieth century, and enjoy a book and movie list for more information. On the morning of May 29th 1953, Edmund...

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