Did you know that the very first Fairfield County Fair, which begins today and continues through October 13, was held in October 1851? That’s right: this year, we celebrate the 168th year of the Fairfield County…
Banned Book Week 2018
The American Library Association defines intellectual freedom as “the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment.” Throughout history, books have been regularly challenged, banned, or…
September is National Sewing Month
We don’t want to needle you into reading this blog, but if you follow the thread of this information, I think you’ll see the story we’re weaving. Books are the fabric of any library, and…
Dog Days of Summer
August is typically one of the hottest months of the year and also known as the dog days of summer, but the dog days aren’t what you might think! According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac…