Looking to be a part of something fun? Want to see the library do cool library events for teens? Looking for service hours? Join the Teen Volunteer Council! The TVC is a group of enthusiastic, motivated, and creative teens who collaborates with the teen librarian in planning library programs and other special projects throughout the year, including…
Mental Health Awareness: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Not all injuries caused by trauma are visible. In this segment of our Mental Health Awareness series, we're going to discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD,"PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like…
Happy Birthday Harry Potter: 39?! and Other Fun Facts
Happy 39th Birthday Harry Potter?! This July 31st celebrates the birthday of the Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter. Sharing a birthday with author J. K. Rowling, Harry will be celebrating his 39th birthday. Many happy returns! .... wait, 39? That's right, The Boy Who Lived was canonically born July 31, 1980. Rather than being a…
Domestic Violence Resources
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but you can find resources and information all year round at the library. Below are print and digital books that are available in our collection. Additionally, every branch has public computers that you can use to access information through our databases and on the internet. Several such online resources…
Cinderella Around the World- Part 2
Other Countries and Cultures Many people know Disney's version of Cinderella the best, but this tale has ancient origins in China and Egypt. There have been countless retellings and movies made and published over the years. This is Part 2 in a two-part series. In Part 1, we looked at the French origins and influences…
Women in History-Marie Curie
Maria Skłodowska, known as Marie Curie, was born in Warsaw, Poland when it was a part of the Russian Empire, on November 7, 1867. She was the fifth and youngest child of well-known teachers Bronisława, and Władysław Skłodowski. She received a general education in local schools and some scientific training from her father. When Maria was ten years old…
July is “Graphic Novels in Libraries Month”!
Booklist magazine has declared July “Graphic Novels in Libraries Month”, and for good reason: Graphic Novels offer a way of reading that is enjoyable and accessible. Especially for children, graphic novels offer an exciting avenue into the world of reading. Whether you (or your children) are brand new to graphic novels or have been devouring…
Right Place, Wrong Time: A Farewell to Dr. John
Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebenack, Jr., passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 77. He was an iconic New Orleans singer/songwriter who made national fame with his unique vocals and music with an unmistakable New Orleans feel of blues, pop, jazz and boogie woogie. Interested in voodoo as a young man, his lively stage…
Vive la France! Bastille Day
Bastille Day: La Fête Nationale July 14 marks the annual celebration of Bastille Day, the national holiday and celebration of France. Bastille Day, or La Fête Nationale, is one of the largest celebrated occurrences in the world, and certainly the largest one in France. Bastille Day marks one of the turning points of the French…
National Video Game Day
July 8 is National Video Game Day! Not to be confused with September 12, which is National Video Games Day. There is confusion which day came first, or who suggested video games be celebrated on these days, or generally speaking. Regardless, tens of millions of people across the world play video games of some sort…
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