Happy Presidents' Day February 21st celebrates this year's observance of Presidents' Day. Presidents' Day, sometimes called President's Day, began as an annual observation of George Washington's birthday. Washington's birthday has been observed for decades, and still is in many places. George Washington was born on February 11, 1731, according to the Julian Calendar. While the…
STPL REMEMBERS ASHLEY BRYAN, 1923 – 2022
STPL REMEMBERS ASHLEY BRYAN, 1923 - 2022
Remembering Meat Loaf
His onstage persona was larger than life, and he possessed an operatic range that gave a certain zest to the the songs he performed.
National Cherry Month!
February is national cherry month, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a delicious cherry inspired dish! Check out the following recipes below to find your new favorite way to enjoy cherries. Cherry Cheesecake AtoZ Cherry Cheesecake Recipe This classic dish is often paired with a cherry sauce topping or cherry pie filling…
German Surrender at Stalingrad Feb 2nd, 1943
German Surrender at Stalingrad Feb 2nd, 1943 (Surrender began on January 31st, 1943) World War II, considered one of the darkest spots in modern human history, did not lack examples of the hardships and atrocities of war. The battle of Stalingrad between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Red Army is arguably the most famous and…
Happy Birthday Jules Verne
February 8th celebrates the anniversary of Jules Verne's birth. Happy birthday Mr. Verne! He'd be 194 today! Jules Verne is one of the world's most famous authors. Depending on the year, he averages as the second most translated author in the world, sharing space with Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare. Mighty impressive! Verne is best…
Love Hurts!
February, the month that marks the Lunar New Year and includes noteworthy traditions like Groundhog Day and the Super Bowl, is perhaps best known for its association with love and affection. In previous blogs, we’ve covered the origin of Valentine’s Day and the history of St. Valentine, but today we are going to peer through…
The “Bridge of Spies” Prisoner Exchange, February 10, 1962
On February 10, 1962, 60 years ago, two men who did not know each other found themselves on the Glienicke Bridge in Germany. The men in question were Gary Powers, a U-2 spy plane pilot for the United States, and Rudolf Abel, a spy for the Soviet Union. Accompanying them were the diplomats for the…
Women in History—Clara Stanton Jones
Libraries would not be the places they are today if it were not for the hard work and determination of Clara Stanton Jones, the first African-American president of the American Library Association. Known for being an extremely skilled leader and public speaker, Jones helped to expand library access to underserved groups of people and address…
February is Library Lovers’ Month!
Ah, libraries. We love them. Learn a bit of the history of public libraries and find some great library reads!
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