by Leanne Ly | Nov 21, 2024 | Booklists, Children
Did you know that we eat 350 slices of pizza every second in the United States? Or that in Sweden, there is a type of pizza that is topped with bananas, curry powder, and peanuts? Mmmm! (Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli) How about the fact that the Statue of...
by Jane Spadaccini | Aug 8, 2024 | Adults, Library Programming, Young Adults
The nineteenth century saw changes from the Industrial Revolution that introduced the middle class to society. The Industrial revolution also saw changes in the musical landscape, altering the Romantic period for the better. Up until the Industrial Revolution,...
by Jane Spadaccini | Jun 20, 2024 | Adults, Booklists, Young Adults
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...
by Jane Spadaccini | Apr 11, 2024 | Adults, Young Adults
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...
by Leanne Ly | Feb 29, 2024 | Booklists, Children
Do you have fond memories of reading as a child? Perhaps you snuggled up with a parent as they read bedtime stories. Sat on the edge of your seat in as your teacher read the latest chapter of an exciting tale? Maybe you were the type of child who read under the covers...
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