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Warren-Newport Public Library > Posts tagged History

Tag: History

Let’s Talk Books! Wake by Rebecca Hall

February 2, 2022February 17, 2022 Jessica Stalker
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.

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom

June 18, 2021September 3, 2021 Jessica Stalker
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 …

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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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