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Black History Month: Animators Spotlight
In an industry predominately white male, we need to highlight and celebrate Black Animators, who bring their voices and talent…
New Children’s Books (February 2022)
What are the latest and greatest titles in the children’s collection? Take a look at the carousels below! Remember, you…
Speculative Fiction and Black Authors
“Speculative Fiction” is a broad term meant to denote a specific type of literary work, one that broadly overlaps with…
Dignity in Death: The Movement to Save Black Burial Grounds
Death has been called the great equalizer, but in America’s burial grounds, there are still dividing lines between white and…
The Williams Sisters: Breaking Barriers in Tennis
This month is a great time for tennis! The weather here may be snowy, but Australia has been enjoying a…
Read Along with Our Traveling Exhibit with Hoopla
We are pleased to host a new traveling exhibition, Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature, now through…
2021 Black History Month Events
Celebrate Black History Month with a selection of special themed programming, including crafts, stories and special exhibits. Events for Children…
2020 Summer Adventure Sponsor Spotlight: The Third Institute
I recently sat down with Dr. Judith Davis and Chinyere Amaefule, of The Third Institute, one of our generous 2020…
Black Lives Matter—Beyond the New Best Seller List
A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and…
Brian’s Movie Review: “Just Mercy”
In these challenging and uncertain times it is important now more than ever that people learn, listen and grow. Recent…