As we ring in the New Year, and you are setting goals for life improvement, you might be surprised to know that the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions goes back 4,000 years. The first resolutions began with the ancient Babylonians; they made promises to their...
Phew! It’s already the last week of the year. Maybe you are preparing for December 31st, when people celebrate New Year’s Eve, the last day of the year. It’s a day to say “goodbye” to the old and “hello” to the new. Also known as Old Year’s Day or Saint Sylvester’s...
February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Black History Month is an annual celebration that started in the US in 1926. Historian Carter G. Woodson proposed marking a time to honor...
National Groundhog Day on February 2nd each year asks one question. Will the groundhog see its shadow? Meaning, will there be six more weeks of winter? In the US, we celebrate the day every year. According to tradition, the groundhog awakens from his nap for a...
Love your library? It’s time to let your legislators know! Stop by any of our websites or physical locations to write your library love story. What is a Library Love Story? It can be an answer to any of the following questions: How has the library helped you out...
The fourth Wednesday of January is National Shelfie Day! “What is a “shelfie?” you ask? A shelfie is a selfie taken in front of a bookshelf holding the type of books that you enjoy reading. Your library is the ideal place. There you can find all your favorites....
