May 2025

Milton and the epic tradition

Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater […]

3 DVD covers for Ken Burns series: The Civil War, The War, The Vietnam War

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. The holiday has come to signal the start of summer, but it is of course a day with more solemn foundations. Originally called Decoration […]

A group of adults sitting around tables in a cafe holding books and talking.

This week, we’re sharing some options if you like community reads or belong to a book group. (If you don’t belong to a book group, join one of the Library’s […]

Green chalkboard with playdoh flowers and images in chalk plus text that says Thank you!!!!! Happy Teacher's Day!!!

Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day in the United States. Take a moment to thank the teachers who have inspired you–we hope you have many to appreciate! Many of […]