Honoring Veteran’s Day
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Honoring Veteran’s Day

The United States celebrated Veteran’s Day every November 11th which observes the armistice that ended the First World War. The armistace went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. It was called “Armistice Day” until May 1954 when Congress officially named it “Veteran’s Day.” The holiday…

Hot Off The Press #1121
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Hot Off The Press #1121

Leaves are falling and its getting chilly! Take some “me time” and learn something new! Take a look at some of the books we are super excited about this month. Interested in reserving a title? Simply click on the title to be redirected to our online catalog Drawing secrets revealed : basics by Parks, Sarah Artist extraordinaire…

Teen Reads: Native American Heritage Month
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Teen Reads: Native American Heritage Month

The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York, when Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode his horse from state to state, getting support to have a day honoring American Indians. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a resolution designating November as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations have…