October marks National Newspaper Week, an annual celebration of the critical role newspapers and their employees play in North America. Newspapers serve as the “first rough draft of history,” capturing current events and preserving them for future...
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” ― Walt Disney October is National Book Month, a celebration of books, authors, and the joy of reading! It’s the perfect time to reflect on the value of books in our lives and to...
“Voting is the foundation stone of political action.” — Martin Luther King Jr., Baptist minister and internationally known non-violent activist (b. 1/15/29, d. 4/4/68). National Voter Registration Day is September 17. Voting is both a privilege and a responsibility...
“We need to think about what stories need to survive this [911] and intentionally see that those stories survive.” — Kathleen D. Roe, retired chief of archival services, New York State Archives in Albany. Twenty-three years ago, this week, we were glued to our...
“When I got my library card, that was when my life began.” – Rita Mae Brown, author Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with your library and the American Library Association! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and...
Celebrating Labor Day: Honoring the Workers Who Build Our Communities “Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?” — Michelle Obama, “Becoming” As we approach Labor Day, it’s important to reflect on the significance of this...
