Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War, it was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died [...]
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What is meditation? It is the art and practice of being present for your life. It’s also a great skill to practice in the quest for stress reduction. If you are ready to start some exploring in this area, we have lots of helpful books. “Meditation for the Love of it : Enjoying Your Own Deepest Experience,” [...]
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The Roaring Twenties is a phrase used to describe the 1920s, principally in North America, but also in London, Berlin, and Paris. New technologies, especially automobiles, moving pictures, and radio proliferated modernity to a large part of the population. Formal decorative frills were shed in favor of practicality in both daily life and architecture. At [...]
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In honor of National Pet Month, why not explore a few of the many books we have about our feline friends? “Purr More, Hiss Less : Heavenly Lessons I Learned from my Cat,” by Allia Zobel Nolan “Careers for Your Cat,” by Ann Dziemianowicz (humor) “Best Friends Forever : Me and my Cat : What I’ve [...]
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Flapper in the 1920s was a term applied to a new breed of young Western women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior. Flapper: A Madcap Story of Sex, Style, Celebrity, and the Women Who Made America Modern by Joshua Zeitz [...]
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Creative Beginnings Month is the perfect time to practice stretching your creativity muscle. We have lots of great books to help get you started: “Creativity Workout : 62 Exercises to Unlock Your Most Creative Ideas,” by Edward de Bono “Kick-Ass Creativity : an Energy Makeover for Artists, Explorers, and Creative Professionals,” by Mary Beth Maziarz [...]
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Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics May 11, 2011, 11:30am – 1:30pm Main Library, Meeting room 2AB Proposal writing is easier than you may think. The fundamentals of proposal writing, including budget preparation, as part of a basic grant proposal will be covered in this workshop. Geared to the novice grantseeker, this program discusses the key [...]
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Abraham Lincoln once said, “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Perhaps we can pay tribute to all mothers by delving into some of the many titles we have covering all facets of motherhood. Here a just a few: “The 7 Stages of Motherhood : Loving Your Life Without [...]
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May is Gifts from the Garden Month. Celebrate the many ways gardens and gardening benefit us. Discover the flowers, colors and other treasures that may be growing in your own backyard. Poems for Gardeners a joyful bouquet. A Mystic Garden working with soil, attending to soul. A Garden of Love & Healing living tributes to those we [...]
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