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 celebration and since 1976, Black…
Library Recommended Winter Reads for Winter Weather
The wind is nipping, the snow is blowing, t’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book! Reserve some wintery books for curbside pickup, or visit our always open eBranch at Overdrive. Want more suggestions? Call us…
Meet the Caldecott Contenders
And the winner is…….Hello Lighthouse by Sophia Blackall, author and illustrator. Per the Association for Library Service to Children, “The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded…
DIY Easy Holiday Gifts for Kids
Buying presents for family and friends can be a hassle – and expensive – especially if you’re a kid with limited funds. What better way to say “I care” by giving a gift made with your…
