Celebrating Black History, Black Excellence, and Black Joy Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and its fulfillment. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is marked by celebrations, family gatherings, picnics, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation as a measure of progress against freedom. As Juneteenth is an occasion for…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that’s about to go from zero to 17,500…
There’s A Book for That: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October 15th during which time we honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United…
A Word from the Author: Marisa Silver
Little Nothing author, Marisa Silver, has written a beautiful letter about the library. Add Little Nothing to your TBR pile today and be sure to check it…
Tune in Tuesday: Blake Crouch, Author of Dark Matter
“Love means home. It’s where you’re meant to be.” This week on for Tune in Tuesday, we’re featuring Blake Crouch, author of the #1 July…
See What’s Hitting Shelves This Week
FICTION HOME by Harlan Coben A decade ago, kidnappers grabbed two boys from wealthy families and demanded ransom, then went silent. No trace of the…