May is recognized by Congress as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This year’s theme is “Lighting the Past, Present, and Future.” Come check out some of our many books related to the heritage of the various countries represented and find out information on their contributions to the United States.
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April Book Display
You have probably heard of “911” or the Chicago “Heat Wave”, possibly the Hindenburg Explosion, the Dust Bowl or the Great Mississippi Flood of 1993 – but have you heard of the Texas City Disaster of 1947 known to be the worst industrial disaster in U.S. history, the Halifax Explosion of 1917 or the “Great Tri-State Tornado” of 1925 that struck Illinois? April’s library theme will be Disasters – Natural and Man-Made. Come in and learn about the fortitude of mankind and share some new knowledge with others.
March 2009 Book Display
Think Spring! After the long, cold winter, hearts and minds turn to warmer weather and what better way to think Sping then to think of planting a garden. Whether it be flowers or herbs and vegetables that you have in mind, Todd Library is the place to go to check out information to help you get started. Have you thought of organic gardening or composting? We have information on that too.
January Book Display
January is the month that we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. A Presidential Proclamation has been issued every year since 1986 designating the third Monday in January as being a Federal Holiday in memory of him. Come celebrate with us and check out a good book or video concerning his life and times.
December Book Display
December marks the 35th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act signed first by President Richard Nixon in 1973. Come check out some of the books and articles that the Todd Library has concerning these endangered species. One may catch your interest to do a last minute report for class or just for fun.