If you ever get the chance to meet Shantel Hansen, it will be clear from the start that she has a true passion for the people and the subject matter in her documentary, Her Turf. The independent, short film follows three female football referees as they attempt to level the playing field and find success …
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Library Exhibit Highlights Historic Lunar Mission It was early morning on Wednesday, July 16, 1969. By all accounts, the weather was calm and beautiful. Apollo 11 sat atop its powerful Saturn V launch rocket on Launch Pad 39A at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. At 6:45 a.m. EDT, American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, …
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As you explore A Universe of Stories this summer, we’d like to add another storytelling format to your list: Podcasts! The rise in numbers of Americans who now listen to podcasts has increased considerably in the just past year. A CBS News poll from January 2019 showed that “two-thirds of Americans listen to podcasts at …
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At the library, we hear from many parents and caregivers seeking early literacy resources and activities to help teach their babies, toddlers, and young children important language and reading skills. Through programs like storytimes, librarians actively work with caregivers to model strategies and activities that support at-home reading, writing, and language experiences and encourage school …
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You know you love books. And we know that you love books. And you know that we know that you love books. But, we also know that you love other aspects of the library, too. During February, as people celebrate love and Valentine’s Day, it’s also time to celebrate what you love about your library! …
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