Expand Your Shelf 2024: March Edition

Expand Your Shelf with these prompts: Read a book about or based upon a real person and read a book that won an award.

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month—an chance to focus on and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in America.

Beyond Marie Curie

Did you know that the double-helix structure of DNA was first identified 70 years ago?

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Books and Music

In 1990, Congress passed a joint resolution designating the month of November as Native American Heritage Month.

What is LGBTQ+ History Month?

Pride is celebrated in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, but what about LGBT History Month, celebrated in October?

Helen Keller: Forever the Girl at the Well

When I was young I wanted to see if I shared my birthday with anyone famous.

Aloha, Konnichiwa, Kumusta, and Hello! Celebrating Our AAPI Friends

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrating Asians and Pacific Islanders in America.

All About Pirates

Argh, matey! September 19 marks the date for International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Reads to Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of the vital contributions and achievements of women

Smooth Sounds of Two Local Jazz Musicians

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Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson

On January 28, 2021, Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96, barely two days after

Satchel Paige: An American Legend

For fans of baseball and larger-than-life sports figures, look no further than