“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month—a time to honor the courage, contributions, and stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. But why June? Pride Month commemorates the...
“I love historical fiction because there’s a literal truth, and there’s an emotional truth, and what the fiction writer tries to create is that emotional truth.” — Jewell Parker Rhodes Participating in a Summer Reading Challenge is a perfect opportunity to explore...
“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...
“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 carry—and openly display—your towel on May...
“Reading is fundamental — fun to mental.” — Eddie Griffin 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...
“Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.” — Emily Dickinson No matter the day or mood, pets just get us. Whether it’s a wagging tail at the door, a content purr in your lap, or a reptile side-eye that somehow says “you’re doing great,”...
