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Who is the Man Behind The Man in the Iron Mask?
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Who is the Man Behind The Man in the Iron Mask?

You may think you are familiar with the works of Alexandre Dumas.
Happy Birthday Ernest Hemingway
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Happy Birthday Ernest Hemingway

Born July 21, 1899, Ernest Hemingway was raised in Oak Park, Illinois, along with five siblings.
Q&A with Author Kristan Higgins
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Q&A with Author Kristan Higgins

Enjoy a sneak peek of the upcoming Speaker Series program with Kristan Higgins on June 20!
The Name Is Bond... James Bond!
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The Name Is Bond... James Bond!

From Miss Moneypenny to martinis, Aston Martins to exotic locations, Q and MI6, gadgets to espionage, fe
Curiouser and Curiouser? A Very Merry Birthday to Lewis Carroll!
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Curiouser and Curiouser? A Very Merry Birthday to Lewis Carroll!

No, it is not his “un-birthday”!
Happy Frankenstein Day!
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Happy Frankenstein Day!

Did you know that August 30 is Mary Shelley’s birthday?
Meet Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller
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Meet Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller

We’re nearly a month into the official summer season, which means the heat is on and so are many barbecu
Library to Release ‘Travel North Black Girl’
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Library to Release ‘Travel North Black Girl’

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Rick Riordan Presents: Myths From Around the World!
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Rick Riordan Presents: Myths From Around the World!

The Greek myths are a permanent fixture in Western culture.
Book Groups Are Back! Let’s Discuss “Death on the Nile”
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Book Groups Are Back! Let’s Discuss “Death on the Nile”

Come jo
Goodbye, Mr. Bova
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Goodbye, Mr. Bova

I don’t have very many favorite authors. I have a tendency to jump around a lot.
From the Director: Stay Cool, Read this Summer!
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From the Director: Stay Cool, Read this Summer!

Every year, when the summer sun heats up the day, a very strong memory returns to me.