Since the existence of the United States, a rich tradition of African-American literature has existed. However, it is important to read this material properly in its historical context. There is little known […]
Early African-American Narratives
February is Black History Month!
The month of February was chosen to mark the observance of Black History Month because of Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12) and Frederick Douglass’s (Feb 14) birthdays. Not just recognized in the United […]
Lunar New Year
January 24 – Feb 15 Following the lunar or Xia calendar, February 1st will usher in the year of the tiger! The period of celebration for Lunar New Year, often referred to […]
Edgar Allan Poe Day
January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849 On this day in 1809 in Boston, MA, short story writer, poet, essayist, father of detective stories, a fixture of the gothic genre- Edgar Allan […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
remembering the Civil Rights leader in 2022 On the third Monday in January we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to mark the date of his birth, […]
Korean American Day
The holiday recognizes the contributions and culture of people of Korean descent in the United States. It was formally recognized by the federal government in 2005. The date of January 13th was […]
A Librarian’s Year in Review
If your job is to work with books all day, then what do you spend time reading? As a person who isn’t a big fan of new years’ resolutions, instead I’ve started […]
November is Black Catholic History Month
This holiday was founded by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus in 1990. It honors the legacy and unique worship of Black members of the Catholic Church. This month was chosen for […]
November is National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the culture and history of the Native American Peoples. It was federally recognized in 1990 for the first time by then-President Bush. However, many Natives pushed […]
World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrates the importance of science in international peace efforts and global development. This year’s theme is Building Climate-Ready Communities. This holiday is also a time […]
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