Each June, LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated throughout the world. “The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally (taken from www.loc.gov)” while also recognizing the everyday fight for equal rights in these communities […]
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In honor of Michael Ondaatje’s newly released Warlight, this week’s Staff Pick is Anil’s Ghost. It tells the story of Anil, a Sri Lankan expat returning to her country of origin for the first time in fifteen years. Since leaving, she has studied in Britain and America to become an expert […]
On this day 74 years ago, more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed on the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy, France for Operation Overlord (more commonly known as D-Day). The Operation was incredibly complex, involving intricate planning, huge numbers of soldiers and materials, and technology that had never before seen use. […]
Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Constantine Croke “The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into […]
New to Caregiving? Wednesday, June 6th 7pm to 8pm Join Adalin Ball from the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services to explore what it means to become a caregiver or to experience role redefinition. The caregiving experience is characterized as a transition process or a period of ongoing […]
Friday, 6/1 @ 2pm: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (2017) A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit. (from IMDB) Rated R, 1 Hour and 55 Minutes. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell. No registration needed. Friday, […]
Do yourself a favor and listen to Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes as soon as you can. The content is inspiring so reading the book would be worthwhile but for a truly amazing experience, listen […]
Are you looking to start a book club over the summer? Have you already started one and are looking for new titles? The Library has you covered! Here are the newest Book Club in a Bag kits that we have available to checkout: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande “In […]
May is Jewish-American Heritage Month. “A national month of recognition of the more than 360-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture, JAHM acknowledges the achievements of American Jews in fields ranging from sports and arts and entertainment to medicine, business, science, government, and military service.” -from www.jahm.us. “The month of […]
If you are at all interested in historical fiction related to World War II (or if you’re just looking to read a great book), I highly recommend Kristin Hannah’s the Nightingale. It tells the compelling story of two sisters living under Nazi occupied France and their daily struggle to survive. Full […]