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Warren-Newport Public Library > Posts tagged History

Tag: History

Reading for Black History Month

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Karen Gilpatrick
Black background with yellow, green, and red hand drawn border. Words "Black History Month" in middle.

Black History Month is celebrated every February and gives us a dedicated time to honor the central role that Blacks and African Americans have played in U.S. history.  As you reflect on how Blacks and African Americans have touched your Read More …

The LatestBlack History Month, books, History, reading

Let’s Talk Books! Wake by Rebecca Hall

February 2, 2022February 17, 2022 Karen Gilpatrick
Wake book cover

In the video below, Eddie talks about the historical graphic novel Wake: The hidden history of women-led slave revolts by Dr. Rebecca Hall. Find this item in our catalog here.

Adult Picks, The Latestbooktalks, eddie, graphic novels, History

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

June 18, 2021September 3, 2021 Karen Gilpatrick
Juneteenth

Juneteenth is celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021 to commemorate the ending of slavery. Below we list some titles that can help you learn more about slave history and the fight to end it. Click on each title to find Read More …

Adult Picks, The LatestHistory, Juneteenth, list

Let’s Talk Books! Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 Karen Gilpatrick

Do you want a great intellectual read? Check out Jessica’s review of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. You can find this as an eBook or audiobook on Libby! If you’d like to place a hold Read More …

Adult Picks, The Latestbooktalks, History, nonfiction

Mr. Moneybags is in the House!

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 admin
monopoly, board games, history

Celebrate the fun of 85 years of the classic board game Monopoly with this month’s lobby display case theme! Included are fun facts and examples of the many game pieces and boards that have been created to represent the game Read More …

Administration, Library Services, Newsboard games, games, History, Monopoly, Mr. Moneybags

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