“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good…” ― Maya Angelou April is an amazing month for libraries because it celebrates so many things literary including D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and...
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” ~ Pablo Picasso, quoted in Life Join your St. Croix Valley neighbors in reading “The House of Broken Angels” by Luis Alberto Urrea. Urrea explores...
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks, civil rights activist. The month of March is an amazing month of celebrations of the freedom of information, literacy and sharing stories. The entire month is National Women’s History...
“For me the history of the place of Black people in this country is so varied, complex and beautiful. And impactful.” ~ From the documentary film Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of...
“To kindness and love, the things we need most!” ~ Grinch During this Valentine’s Day week, we naturally celebrate love for our close friends and beloveds with cards, gifts, special meals, and reaching out with a bit of extra kindness. Since we are already primed for...
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” — Abraham Lincoln Everyone loves to talk about Ground Hog Day, Valentine’s Day, and the Super Bowl in February. Did you see your shadow while groundhogs were checking for theirs? Shadow or no, in this area, February is the third...
