2018 NEA Read grant winner, Nacogdoches Public Library brings books to life!
The NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. We spoke with Crystal Hicks, Associate Director of NEA-inspired “One Book, One City” to learn more about how this national initiative kickstarted a local program at t …
The Bright Idea That Sparked Ottawa Library’s Community Read Program: O-Town Reads!
Ottawa Library is a community library in Kansas that links everyone to free educational, informational, and entertainment resources through responsive quality service to support lifelong learning. The Ottawa Library has been serving the community for over 146 years, offering free programs and r …
Some Big Shoes to Fill: Bigfoot and Bulk Bookstore
Since 1994, Cliff Barackman has been on a quest. His mission: to prove the existence of the elusive Sasquatch, most commonly known as Bigfoot! Read on to find out how Cliff uses books to breakthrough to the Bigfoot community and beyond.Currently a featured member of Animal Planet’s wildl …
Five Facts About Helen Keller: Celebrating Her 137th Birthday
A well known figure of the 20th century, many learn about Helen Keller in school – how she overcame the limitations of both blindness and deafness.But Helen Keller’s achievements reach far beyond her methods of communication…here are five things you didn’t know about this remarkable woman.Defying …
USO Family Activity Boxes Support Military Families and Encourage Teens to ‘Wreck This Journal’
Keeping families connected is something the United Service Organizations (USO) specializes in. For over 75 years, this non-profit has been providing outstanding care to U.S service members with programs that help them stay connected to family, home, and country no matter their circumstance o …