Genre: History WritingRead-Alikes: 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created by Charles C. MannBrutal Journey: the Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America by Paul SchneiderConquistadores: the Untold History of Spanish Conquest and Empire by Fernando Cervantes “In a riveting and fast-paced history, massing archeological, anthropological, scientific and […]
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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ve compiled a reading list of fiction and nonfiction books by indigenous authors. The titles in this blog post are also featured in the current gallery display at the main branch, so stop by and check one out today! [bookshelf id=”14457″] “This adaptation […]
Weekend Fun: Tangled Turkey!Roasted turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in the U.S. – but not all turkeys are for eating! Whether you celebrate with traditional American cuisine or comfort foods from your own culture, a turkey can still be part of your harvest festival – read a nonfiction […]
The lobby display of our main branch now features the vibrant work of local artist Shashi Jain. In the following interview, Shashi kindly answers our questions about her use of color, her travels, and what inspires her work. Franklin Twp Public Library: How long have you been living in the […]
The Booker Prize for 2021 has gone to South African playwright and novelist Damon Galgut for the Promise, a novel about his home country as it transitions out of apartheid. This year’s panel of judges agreed that Galgut’s novel is “a book that is a real master of form and […]
Weekend Fun: Twig People Finger Puppets! Fall is a perfect time to take a walk around the neighborhood or explore one of the many hiking trails in Franklin Township. Bring a bag with you to collect leaves, twigs, and acorns and turn them into finger puppets! On your next visit […]
The library is hosting online events and programs that you can attend from home! In addition to our regular monthly events, we’ve listed several standout adult programs for October 2021 below. Click here for our full calendar of events. Special Events Caretaking and COVID-19 – Tuesday, 11/2 at 7pm via Zoom. Most […]
Weekend Fun: Trick? Or treat? There are wolf spiders and house spiders and itsy bitsy spiders – not everyone thinks spiders are scary. Do you? Have some Halloween Fun on a rainy Saturday by making this spooky spider. Make more than one and have them trick-or-treat around your house so […]
The winner for the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature has been announced! While not exactly a household name in the United States, Abdulrazak Gurnah, a Zanzibar-born British writer and university professor, has taken home the prestigious award this year. The Nobel Prize committee chose Gurnah “for his uncompromising and compassionate […]
Weekend Fun: Flying Bats! One week until Halloween! Start the Halloween fun early by coming to the Robert Rogers Puppet Company’s presentation of Hobnobbin’ Goblins, a slightly spooky but never scary marionette puppet show that will be held outdoors at the Gazebo next to the Main Library on DeMott Lane. […]