Celebrating Juneteenth
All library branches will be closed on Sunday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Read more
Tag Archives: History
Women’s History Month Quiz
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March by testing your women’s history knowledge.
Women’s History Month (2022)
Signature Series: Sam Mihara, Memories of Five Nisei
Sam Mihara joins the library to discuss Executive Order 9066, which forced over 100,000 Japanese Americans from their homes and into prison camps. Read more
Enjoy National Hobby Month with the Library
January is National Hobby Month and the perfect time to indulge in your favorite interests and activities. Read more
Banned Books Week 2021
What do classics like The Bluest Eye and modern bestsellers such as The Hate U Give have in common?
How Well Do You Know Libraries?
Test your library knowledge with this fun library-themed quiz. Read more
Spotlight Series
Explore regional history with our Spotlight Series, which brings three authors to our Newport Branch this August. Read more
Celebrate Juneteenth with These Books
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States of America on June 19, 1865. Read more
Raise a Flag for Pride Month with these Historical Books and Documentaries
June is officially underway, and so are the Pride Month celebrations!
How Well Do You Know Classic Fairy Tales?
Test your knowledge of all the classics, from the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen and all of the original fairy tales.