(United Way) Llame al 211 para obtener información sobre los servicios sociales.
“En muchos estados, ahora es posible llamar al 211 y pedir ayuda para localizar los servicios que necesita.”
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks (1913–2005) American civil rights activist. Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, indirectly led to some of the most significant civil rights legislation of American history. She sought to play down her role in the civil rights struggle but for her peaceful and dignified campaigning she became one…
Adult | Books | Humanities
Strong Female Protagonist: Women in Books
Celebrate Women’s History month.
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: …
Adult | Teens | Uncategorized
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:…