Japan has an extensive history of queer art. This is true for the traditional arts wherein, for one example, the famous 17th-century kabuki actor Ayame famously advocated for men who played female roles to live every facet of their lives…
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but the enslaved in Texas were not freed until June 19, 1865, when federal troops came to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is now celebrated as Freedom…
Welcome to another fun-filled Summer on the Bookmobile! Check out a summer-themed book to enjoy while lounging at the beach or pool, grab a cookbook to learn the best grilling techniques and participate in our Tomato-mania activities to win some…
Nothing beats that feeling you get when cresting over a roller coaster hill, flying through the coaster’s layout. Roller coasters offer a safe way to get a fun thrill ride. The way we build and design coasters is ever-evolving and…
Synopsis After nearly 20 years in the role of Meg Mortimer, aging star Noele “Nolly” Gordon finds herself abruptly fired from the long-running British soap opera Crossroads. This is despite the fact that she is wildly popular with the fans…
Join us this summer for special storytimes out in the community. Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities. Community storytimes are best suited for children ages 2–6, but all children are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult….
Hey y’all! I’ve got another batch of digital comics for you. Since this list ended up leaning hard on hoopla to the exclusion of Libby and Boundless, I thought I’d take a moment to talk about how hoopla is particularly…
Our Outreach team and the Bookmobile are heading to the parks this summer to bring you the fun! Join us on Wednesdays at Central Park (behind Annerino) and at a different park each Friday. Remember, attending an event, exploring the…
Our Board of Trustees will hold their monthly board meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret J. “Peggy” Danhof Board Room. This meeting is open to the public and can be viewed on YouTube. View…
Introduced in the 1930s by Eastman Kodak, the early 8mm portable camera was revolutionary by allowing anyone the ability to capture one’s spectrum of life via a handheld, portable film device. Perhaps you’ve seen an ‘old time’ looking camera or…