“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” ― Walt Disney October is National Book Month, a nationwide celebration of books, authors, and the joy of reading. Coinciding with the National Book Awards, the month connects...
Fall is apple season, a time for crisp air, colorful leaves, and bushels of fruit. Much of the apple’s place in American folklore is tied to Johnny Appleseed. Born John Chapman on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts, he became famous for planting apple...
Voting is the foundation stone of political action. — Martin Luther King Jr. September is packed with civic milestones. National Voter Registration Day is September 16, a reminder that voting is both a privilege and a responsibility. Yet fewer than two-thirds of...
“We need to think about what stories need to survive this [9/11] and intentionally see that those stories survive.” — Kathleen D. Roe, retired chief of archival services, New York State Archives Twenty-four years ago, the world watched in shock as the events of...
“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” ~ Laura Bush, (b. 1946. Librarian and wife of George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States) This September, your library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and...
