Week of February 9-15
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Black History Month: Inequality Fosters Injustice
“Racism separates, but it never liberates. Hatred generates fear, and fear once given a foothold; binds, consumes and imprisons. Nothing is gained from prejudice. No one benefits from racism.” ― Thurgood Marshall Books About Social Justice Just mercy : adapted for young people : a true story of the fight for justice Bryan Stevenson The young…
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of Valentine’s Day, from…
FEBRUARY: Love Your Library Month
Raise your hand if you LOVE libraries! Well, guess what month it is? It’s Love Your Library Month or National Library Lovers’ Month! It is a month long celebration of public, schools, and private libraries; recognizing the value of libraries and the various ways they serve! Libraries are more than just a building with books…
RIP, Queen of Suspense
Author Mary Higgins Clark died last week, on January 31. “The Queen of Suspense,” as she was known, wrote over fifty novels and sold over 100 million copies in the U.S. alone. She said in a 1997 interview that she wanted to create stories that would make the reader say, “This could be me. That…