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A Century of Reading: The 1950s
Experience the classic science fiction and notable films of the 1950s, all with your library card!
Posted by Gil N. on June 21, 2021
Juneteenth: A Collection of Films Available in Kanopy
Enjoy this selection of films made available by our partner, Kanopy, as we observe Juneteenth.
Posted by Alex C. on June 19, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1940s
The defining event of the 1940s was, undoubtedly, World War II. These books offer insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of various people who lived through the war, both Read more...
Posted by Sandra C. on June 14, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1930s
For the 1930s, we've highlighted a selection of titles to highlight the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution otherwise known as the repeal to Prohibition!
Posted by Brittany S. on June 5, 2021
LGBTQ+ Voices and Experiences: A Reading List for Adults
Celebrate Pride Month with books highlighting LGBTQ+ characters, experiences, histories, and voices. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of gender and sexuality from Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on June 4, 2021
A Century of Reading: The 1920s
Enjoy this selection of titles to highlight the breadth of work produced in the Roaring Twenties!
Posted by Alex C. on June 1, 2021
Pride Month – 2021
For June, we celebrate Pride Month with a selection of books featuring LGBTQ characters and by LGBTQ authors.
Posted by Alex C. on June 1, 2021
One Cut of the Dead
The movie, One Cut of the Dead, is a Japanese Horror-Comedy zombie movie. Sort of. The promotional material suggests that it’s about the crew of a low budget zombie film Read more...
Posted by Gil N. on May 25, 2021
Environment Justice: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of environmental justice, including access to a clean and healthy environment for all people, the disproportionate impact Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on April 22, 2021
Celebrate Gardening Week: A Resource List for Adults
Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big & Small Spaces by Tara Nolan “Gardening Your Front Yard is an active, inspiring resource that shows you how to treat Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on April 19, 2021
Asian and Pacific Islander Voices: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to spotlight #ownvoices stories by authors of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage, introduce readers to diverse writers and perspectives, and educate and encourage a dialogue Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on April 2, 2021
Women’s History Month: A Reading List for Adults
In honor of Women's History Month, we've selected titles focusing on the lives of women and girls throughout the past and into the present day. We hope these selections serve Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on March 8, 2021
Black History Month: A Reading List for Adults
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on February 8, 2021
The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel
Howard Reich, the son of two Holocaust survivors and a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, was assigned by the paper in 2012 to interview one of the world’s most well-known Read more...
Posted by Adult Services on January 21, 2021
Human Rights: A Reading List for Adults
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on human rights, which are needs and freedoms considered essential to human flourishing, such as the right to education Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on January 18, 2021