Education and public libraries — Remarks on a dilemma. I – III.
The central problem for public libraries, in their present and future place in US public services, is not the libraries themselves…
A. G. Gaston
Arthur George (A.G.) Gaston played a little-noticed role in history. An African-American man born in a log cabin in Demopolis, Ala., in 1892, he defied the social climate of the times to become a business leader, and later, a behind-the-scenes political leader at a critical time in civil rights history. VIDEOS: …
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Women Making History Film Series
To highlight March being Women’s History Month, the Homewood Public Library is hosting a film series that puts the spotlight on several women who have made significant contributions to our society and culture. All films will be screened in the Large Auditorium and popcorn/refreshments will be served. This film series is completely free. Maya Angelou:…
Remembering Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (original name Marguerite Johnson) was born April 4, 1928, in St Louis, Missouri. Maya Angelou had a turbulent childhood, but she was able to retell her experiences with great poignancy and effect in her book I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1969). This book is a collection of stories from her childhood, and…
Tenemos eLibros en Español.
“La aplicación Libby es la manera más fácil de empezar a leer libros digitales y a escuchar audiolibros de su biblioteca local.”
La Universidad y la ‘democracia de los crédulos’.
¿Se percatan los políticos de lo imprescindible que es formar personas con una perspectiva general del mundo y un pensamiento crítico?