American West

The Graff Collection allows you to explore many aspects of the American West. Through a mixture of original manuscripts, maps, ephemeral material, and rare printed sources, this collection is a dynamic teaching and research resource.

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American West

Discover original documents about western expansion.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Mon, May 18 2026

10:00am - 2:00pm

Parkville Community Room

The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

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Create custom tables from statistics of your choosing.

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View documents about the Atlantic and Caribbean world.

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War Department and Indian Affairs, 1800-1824

Search War Department correspondence, 1800-1824.

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Your Gift Can Double the Impact for Early Literacy this Library Giving Day

Library Giving Day, a national day celebrating libraries and literacy, is April 3.

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Browse periodicals published from 1740 to 1900.

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U.S. History

Read about the events that shaped American history.
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Black History and the Civil War

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