April 2013Â
Earth’s Sustainability
This is a time to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment, sustainable living and Earth awareness. April 16th – April 22nd is also known at National Green Week. Come join us at the Todd Library and check out a good book concerning our mother Earth.
Anniversary of the Salem Witch Hysteria – March 1692
The Massachusetts Bay Colony village of Salem had experienced a strange February in which several teenaged girls exhibited bizarre behavior and attributed their ailments to witches. Come check out the history of what happened next in Salem and other parts of New England, in our March Display at the Todd Library.
Anniversary of Soviet Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan – 1989
The USSR’s target of withdrawal of all Soviet troops from Afghanistan by this date was essentially met, ending more than nine years of intervention in a civil war. Check out some of the “future” developments of the country afterwards through the WCC Library Collection.
January is “National Poverty In America Awareness Month”
This month is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the continuing existence of poverty and social injustice in America. Individuals are encouraged to support efforts to eradicate poverty by increasing their understanding of the causes and practical solutions. People are also encouraged to actively participate in and support antipoverty programs. Come join us in the Todd Library and learn more about this most critical condition in our society.
Art Appreciation Month
Whether it be photography, ceramics, graphic arts, general art or even the artists themselves, come join us here in the Todd Library or the Aurora Campus library to “checkout” our large collection and databases. Also, view our Student Art Display throughout the Library.
