Films, Television, Books, and Events for LGBTQ+ Pride Month June brings long summer evenings, barbecues, and of course, Pride! The origins of this month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community can be traced back to the Stonewall Riots – a spontaneous series of demonstrations in New York City by members of the LGBTQ+ community in 1969 […]
What Should I Read Next
Easy resources for finding next great book, author, or series You’ve blown through your current book and want another great page-turner. Maybe you want another book by the same author or one that’s similar, a “read alike.” With all the books, audiobooks, and eBooks available to choose from, finding that next great read can feel […]
The Mind Matters
Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month What do exercise, art, gratitude, and spending time in nature have in common? All of these practices have been scientifically proven to positively impact an individual’s mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), one in five Americans or nearly […]
National Library Week
How Do You Connect to Your Library? Libraries are more than 3,000 years old. Through the centuries, they’ve developed into rich community centers offering entertainment, books, classes, digital resources and much more. Across the nation this week, libraries are celebrating National Library Week. The special week recognizes the incredible contributions of libraries to their communities […]
The High Court
Nine justices make up the highest court in our land, the Supreme Court. Their measured decision-making on the nation’s largest judicial issues dictates the tides of the future. From financial rulings to massive human rights rulings, the Court hears about 100-150 cases per session out of the 7,000 cases it is asked to review annually. […]