The WWII Internment of Japanese Americans
This year marked the 75th anniversary of the executive order that led to the Japanese American Internment. On February 19, 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066: “Authorizing the … Continued
The Wonders of Tea
A good cup of tea is an integral component of working at a library. Whether it be black tea, green tea, white tea, rooibos, oolong, herbal, chai, breakfast tea, tea … Continued
Bill O’Reilly’s Killing the Rising Sun
For fans of Bill O’Reilly’s Killing the Rising Sun: How America Vanquished World War II Japan (DB85755), check out these books about the Pacific War that contain stories from the … Continued
Short Stories from Irish Writers
Maeve Binchy was one of the most famous contemporary Irish writers—her books appeared on best-sellers’ lists and as a part of Oprah’s Book Club. If you liked Binchy’s novels, try … Continued
NAACP Image Award Winner
The 2017 winner from the 48th NAACP Image Awards on February 11, 2017 in the category of Outstanding Literary Work, Fiction is…The Book of Harlan! DB84940 Bernice L. McFadden The … Continued
Silver Screen Stereotypes: Disability in Film
Join us as we watch recent film portrayals of persons with disabilities and ask: Are the portrayals accurate? What’s the message being promoted? What film needs to be made to … Continued
The Loved One
The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh (DB21678) is the classic dark satire—it’s even set at a funeral home. The plot centers around on a bizarre love triangle between a poet/pet … Continued
E.B. White
E.B. White may be most well-known for his beloved books for children, like Charlotte’s Web (DB46839) and Stuart Little (DB31831), but he was also one of the most significant essayists … Continued
Poets’ Lives in Letters
Writer’s letters are compiled to give readers a glimpse into the personal lives of their favorite authors. The letters can range from outlines of day-to-day minutia to personal confessions to … Continued
Mobilization Through Movies: Get Out the Vote!
This film series highlights policy, the implementation of policy, and our political process. After each film, there will be a short discussion that will center on the “why” of the … Continued