“Public libraries are the heart and soul of any community. They are a place to read and think and browse and dream.” – Mary McNear, contemporary American author Today we are asking you to write a love letter to your library. Yes, you read that correctly, we need you...
“The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This week, communities across the nation honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
Dear Reader, It has been far too long since we sent you a real letter. Fortunately, we finally have a good excuse. January 11–17 is Universal Letter Writing Week, and we would love to celebrate the art of handwritten correspondence with you. As Emily Dickenson wrote,...
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” ~ Melody Beattie As we ring in the New Year and begin setting goals for self-improvement, you might be surprised to learn that New Year’s...
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale As winter settles in, cultures around the world turn to celebrations of light, hope, and renewal. Many spiritual and religious traditions...
“…This is the solstice, the still point of the sun, its cusp and midnight, the year’s threshold and unlocking, where the past lets go and becomes the future; ~ Margaret Atwood, contemporary Canadian author Celebrate the Winter Solstice and the Season of Light....
