Are you looking to start a book club over the summer? Have you already started one and are looking for new titles? The Library has you covered! Here are the newest Book Club in a Bag kits that we have available to checkout: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande “In […]
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May is Jewish-American Heritage Month. “A national month of recognition of the more than 360-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture, JAHM acknowledges the achievements of American Jews in fields ranging from sports and arts and entertainment to medicine, business, science, government, and military service.” -from www.jahm.us. “The month of […]
If you are at all interested in historical fiction related to World War II (or if you’re just looking to read a great book), I highly recommend Kristin Hannah’s the Nightingale. It tells the compelling story of two sisters living under Nazi occupied France and their daily struggle to survive. Full […]
Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, many different organizations make efforts to “fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.” -From nami.com. The Library is no different, and to help challenge the stigmas and begin an honest discussion about mental […]
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. It is set aside as a time to celebrate the culture, successes, and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Why May? “The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on […]
Are you interested in the history of Franklin Township? The Library is home to a treasure trove of historical photos which can be seen on our website! Exploring the archive, you can get a sense of what daily life was like in the township and surrounding area during the early […]
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR), or the Senate and the People of Rome, was a phrase commonly used by the Republic of ancient Rome. It can still be seen on the manhole covers and other public works of the city today. It is […]
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It is a time set aside each year to help raise awareness about important issues that our pets and animal friends face every day. To honor this, the Library was home to the Second Chance for Animals donation bin throughout the month. […]
Friday, 5/4 @ 2pm: The Post (2017) A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. (from IMDB) Rated PG-13. 1 hour 56 minutes. Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. […]
In honor of Earth Day 2018 (this past Sunday, 4/22), I highly recommend sitting down with Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine. The book chronicles a worldwide journey to document certain endangered species that the authors take on behalf of the BBC. While the book is not exactly new (published […]