Review: This true story chronicles the amazing lives of Ellen and William Craft. In 1848, they escaped the bonds of slavery, traveling by train and steamship from Macon, Georgia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ellen was light-skinned and wore a disguise to…
If you’re looking to read up on the British royal family while waiting for Spare, look no further! We have other titles on the House of Windsor for you to check out. If you see something that interests you, follow…
In February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor the momentous achievements African Americans have made throughout history. Celebrate with us by attending an exciting array of events for all ages. Events for Adults The Emergence and Evolvement of Blues…
Our 2023 Genealogy Club schedule is confirmed! The club will continue to convene twice a month, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy our upcoming programs. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns and the availability of some of our meeting…
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and Veterans Day is on November 11. Our current Veterans Day commemorations grew out of Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I in 1919. I read and watch a…
Freedom: A History of US, a national traveling panel exhibition organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, will be on display beginning Wednesday, October 12, through Saturday, November 12. The exhibit will be housed on our 3rd floor…
Part of the duties of a library is to preserve history. This usually involves taking in documents, objects and random relics from the local community. It is not enough to just hold on to these things, to let them sit…
One of the true bummers about the fabric of reality and the nature of spacetime is that time travel isn’t possible. But humanity’s urge to experience the past and foresee the future is a strong one, and since when have…
One of the true bummers about the fabric of reality and the nature of spacetime is that time travel isn’t possible. But humanity’s urge to experience the past and foresee the future is a strong one, and since when have…
Over the last decade, graphic design has seen a surge of women joining the industry. In 2008, women only made up 8% of the field, and today they are a solid majority of working graphic designers (according to the AIGA…