Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

Honoring Sacrifice: The Meaning of Memorial Day

“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.” – Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund B. Whitman, 1868 Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is the nation’s solemn tribute to the military men and women who gave their...
Bring Your Towel—Adventure Awaits! 05.18.26

Bring Your Towel—Adventure Awaits! 05.18.26

Where Your Towel Is—Adventure Awaits! “A towel,” The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reminds us, “is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.” Even if you never plan to step foot off planet Earth, it’s still wise to...
Libraries Support Mental Wellness 05.11.26

Libraries Support Mental Wellness 05.11.26

“We read to know we are not alone.” – C.S. Lewis May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to recognize how libraries support emotional wellness alongside learning and literacy. Your public library is more than a place for books — it’s a space that fosters...