By Lauren, Homework Help Center Coordinator Imagine the library as Grand Central Station: a community hub filled with routes for information, entertainment, and social connections. Visitors might know exactly what train to catch, or they may need a guide to help them reach their destination. Armed with a map or not, it’s difficult not to stop…
Library Recommends: Black History Month Books and Documentaries for Adults, Teens and Kids
By Laura, Reference Librarian Black History Month was conceived by Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard historian who is widely recognized as the founder of African American academic studies. He chose the week coinciding with the birthdays of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. By the 1940s, organizers began expanding to a month-long…
Tools to Help You Navigate 2021’s Tax Season
By Laura, Reference Librarian Whether a tax pro or novice, after getting through the 2020 roller coaster ride, there may be a couple of questions or details to keep in mind when preparing to file. The library isn’t a source for tax advice (we’re not tax experts). However, the…
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day Season with a Classic Home-made Ornament
By Laura, Reference Librarian It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Valentine’s Day! Celebrate at home by giving your space a little V-day flare with these simple but sweetheart ornaments. Add in one of the romantic reads listed below, and…