This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first confirmed Zodiac killings. On December 20, 1968, David Arthur Faraday, 17, and Betty Lou Jensen, 16 were shot
History At A Glance: Folsom, Land of Timber Industry
Folsom, land of vast forests enumerated with commanding trees, began around the time of 1870-1900 with homesteaders that moved into the area. At the time, the virgin forests were so dense that one could walk from Franklinton, north of Folsom, to the area of Folsom without seeing the sun. Production of timber and lumber were…
Happy Birthday, Ol’ Blue Eyes!
Frank Sinatra, born Francis Albert Sinatra, was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey to Martin and Natalie Sinatra, Italian immigrants. He started
World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day -- a time when we show support for people living with HIV and AIDS and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesse
Homemade Gifts: Ideas & Resources
Watching a loved one open a gift is exciting, and even more so when you have created the gift yourself. Homemade gifts can be personalized for each recipient, and not only showcase your creativity, but can oftentimes be less expensive than store-bought items. Homemade gifts can vary in the amount of time they take, the…
The 227th Anniversary of Mozart’s Death
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, to Leopold Mozart and Anna Maria Pertl. He was the youngest of seven children, five of whom died in infancy. His older sister Maria Anna Mozart, was also a musician and she was an excellent harpsichord and fortepiano player. His father was a minor…
Reduce Holiday Shopping Stress – Consumer Reports™ Info is Free from Your Library
Holiday shopping can be so hectic. Are you thinking about buying something special for your family for Christmas? Considering a new TV or smartphone? There are so many choices out there it can be overwhelming! Before you make that next big purchase, take a look at Consumer Reports™. Many of you may already know that copies of Consumer…
Iceland’s Christmas Book Giving Tradition
Iceland has a charming literary Christmas tradition called Jólabókaflóð (pronounced yo-luh-BOK-uh-flot; the o's have the long Ō sound), which in English literally means "Yule Book Flood." This exciting season begins each year in mid-November, when the Icelandic book industry distributes their catalog, the Bókatíðindi (literally "book news"). A free copy of this catalog is sent…
National Native American Heritage Month: The Natives of St. Tammany Parish
November is National Native American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, populations across America pay respect to and honor the various tribes of natives that called, and continue to call, our nation home. Did you know that St. Tammany Parish had natives when the first European settlers arrived? Evidence suggests that human beings have lived in…
Picture Books: Medieval and Fantasy
The Renaissance Festival is here! Now is the perfect time to get your costume ready and practice your pirate accent. ARRRR! We also have some great Medieval- and fantasy- themed books to get you and your family hyped for a wonderful weekend. Nobody Likes A Goblin Goblin just wants to live his life in…
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