Chances are, most people have not even heard of Philatelists. It’s a strange word, but I assure you that there are many of them around. In fact, some of your friends may be philatelists. Mind you, some philatelists even dabble in numismatics!
We have heard so much about this year’s presidential election. Whether it is in the news on the Internet, or from our friends and family, this election has been everywhere.
(Mis)Adventures in Traveling - Boxing Day Blunders
Many people like to take big vacations to other countries during the holidays. They save and plan for months, making sure all the details are in order for their exciting trip. However, sometimes, it is just impossible to plan for everything.
You may be asking yourself about Meow Society. Is it for cats only? Do you learn strange new purring sounds? Do you learn how to get along with kittens? Well, it’s none of those things! Meow Society is a fun, growing group of kids who are sharing their writing here at the Red Bridge Branch.
It's that time of year again when we start looking for stories that are spooky, scary, and creepy. Author Roald Dahl once commented, "The best ghost stories don’t have ghosts in them. At least you don’t see the ghost. Instead, you see only the result of his actions." This year, you can find all kinds of new ghost stories to tell your friends and family by using our World Folklore and Folklife database. There, you can read such frightening stories as:
Are you are looking for an election that does not cause your blood pressure to rise? Bring your children to the Red Bridge Branch and participate in Vote for Books. There will not be a debate, but there are plenty of characters to choose from, book characters that is.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence comes in many forms; it can be physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological. Anyone, anywhere, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender, can be affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is about power and control over another. It is one person using his or her actions to gain power or control over another. Sometimes, it is difficult to recognize the abuse--it isn't as easy as spotting a black eye or a broken arm--but the terror, the fear, and the loss of self-worth are still there.
Uh, WHAT? Let me start with a story to ease into that. Today, I came across a Kennedy half dollar coin. When I picked it up off of the table, I accidentally dropped it. Upon hitting the ground, there was a distinctive ring that was higher than a typical coin. I found this peculiar, so I researched it (as any good librarian would).
If an octagon has eight sides, why isn’t october the eighth month?
Good question! An octagon has 8 sides, but October is clearly not the 8th month of the year. In fact, I had never really thought about this until college, when I enrolled in Roman Civilization courses. The entire history of the calendar is fascinating, but I’ll give you a quick rundown.
