Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This significant day of historical and cultural importance marks the end of slavery and the pursuit of freedom for all. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to deliver news of the…
May Book of the Month – Don’t Call it Mystery
Don't Call It Mystery 384p. Gr. 7+ Totonou is a college student- all he wants is to go to class and cook and eat delicious curry. Unfortunately one day he is framed for a murder. As he is held in the police station for days. He must use his incredible skills of observation to clear…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this gives everyone the opportunity to share resources, information, reduce stigmas, raise awareness about the mental health, and the importance of one's mental wellbeing.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) @ SCCLD
Forty-five years ago, on March 28, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week pointing out the significant role Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have played in American society with their contributions to the sciences, arts, industry, government, and commerce. Subsequent presidents renewed the resolution until Congress expanded the…
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This cultural celebration of AAPI is observed annually in May to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843 as well as the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 as the majority of…
Adventure Begins at Your Library – Summer Reading 2024 is Here!
Embark on a journey this summer! Dive into the pages of thrilling tales, explore far-off lands, and meet fascinating characters along the way. Our program this year offers something for every reader. All are invited to join June 1st through July 31st. It’s free and fun for all ages! We will have loads of free…
Jewish American Heritage Month 2024
May is Jewish American Heritage Month "The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society." From…
Teens: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Every year during the month of May, we come together to raise awareness for mental health, to promote emotional and mental well-being, and to destigmatize and normalize matters of mental health. Mental well-being is important all year round, but this is a great time to join the national conversation about mental health, educate yourself and…
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