Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945) was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. Backlash: the Killing of the New Deal by Robert Shogan – In [...]
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A log cabin in the woods is one of America’s most cherished icons. As the stress level of city life rises, more and more of us are imagining our own cottages far away from traffic lights and urban distractions. Cabins in the wilderness have never gone out of style, because the rustic life is a [...]
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India became a democratic republic on January 26, 1950. Its constitution also went into effect that day. In honor of that day, perhaps you’ll want to explore a few of the many excellent titles we own on this Asian giant, second in population only to China. “Eating India : an Odyssey into the Food and [...]
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Why are mentoring programs so popular? The number of mentoring programs has grown dramatically in recent years. This popularity results in part from compelling testimonials by people who have benefited from the positive influence of an older person who helped them endure social, academic, career, or personal crises. Programs like Big Brothers/Big Sisters and and [...]
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Martin Luther King was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Martin Luther King Day [...]
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The History & Humanities Division of Main Library has a large collection of play scripts that includes some musicals. One of our newer musicals is: The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What? a Musical Comedy for 2 men and 2 women by Carole Caplan-Lonner. As introduced on NBC’s “Today Show”, The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now [...]
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Introduction to Fundraising Planning January 12, 2011, 11:30am – 1:30pm Main Library, Meeting room 2AB Successful nonprofit organizations cultivate multiple revenue streams through sound financial planning. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to conduct an assets inventory, identify potential funding partners, and [...]
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Stop by the Akron Bridal show at the Knight Center on Sunday, January 9, 2011 and then come over to the Akron Main Library and pick up a copy of With This Ring: A Guide to Planning Your Wedding. New wedding titles recently added to the collection include…
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December 26th was National Thank You Note Day and January is Thank You Month so now is the perfect time to send a simple note and show your gratitude for the “special something” that came into your life. Ok, so you have decided to take pen to paper but the words are not flowing. You [...]
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