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America 250 - Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to dive into America’s history by exploring the following primary documents this year: The Declaration of Independence U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights The Seneca Falls Declaration Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation The Zimmerman Telegram A “Fireside Chat” from FDR Transcript of John Glenn’s Space Orbit MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech Bill Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” Lyrics Lyrics themselves Further info Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” Video of Spe
Apr 251 min read
Celebrating NLW - National Library Outreach Day
Celebrating National Library Week April 19-25! Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day), a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. The Brooke County Public Libraries will join communities from across the country in observing National Library Outreach Day on April 22, 2026. Formerly known as National Bookmobile Day, library celebrations will highlight
Apr 222 min read
Celebrating NLW - National Library Workers Day
Celebrating National Library Week April 19-25! Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day , a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Now is the perfect time to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in libraries. Flood social media (using the hashtag #NLWD25) with words of gra
Apr 211 min read
The Wilderness Must be Explored!
Celebrate Earth Day with this bounty of beautifully written and illustrated picture books that encourage readers to connect with and protect our land.* Perfect for families wanting to incorporate some stories along with their tree planting! The Books will soon be entered into our collections: When Twilight Comes: The Animals and Plants That Bring Dawn and Dusk To Life Leave the Trees, Please The Dirt!: Wild Life Under the Soil's Surface Into the Wilderness Monarch and Mournin
Apr 201 min read
Right to Read Day Packet
Pick up your Right to Read Packet starting today (includes a random book selection)! While Supplies Last. For further reading, visit the Young Person's Guide to Intellectual Freedom , which breaks down the topic in quick and easy-to-read sections. Perfect for all on the go and all ages.
Apr 201 min read
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