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> Posts tagged History

Tag: History

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

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 Jessica Stalker

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 …

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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 …

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Happy 100th Grand Canyon!

March 5, 2019 admin
Grand Canyon, Lobby Display, Display Case, National Parks

The Grand Canyon is celebrating 100 years since its designation as a national park. Many consider the Grand Canyon to be one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Stop in and learn more about the canyon’s unique history Read More …

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Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage murders and the birth of the FBI by David Grann

October 1, 2018September 28, 2018 Jessica Stalker

 In 1808, the Osage Indian Tribe was forced by the government to leave their land in Missouri and Arkansas. They migrated to a much smaller plot in Oklahoma where the land was rocky and no crops could grow. Fast forward Read More …

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