For years, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. Mostly, that is because it hasn’t yet been too commercialized, so the focus for me and my family remains on simply spending time together and eating, two of my favorite things to do. This year, as I dug into the children’s picture books about Thanksgiving in the…
5 Hot New Titles for December 2023
Check out these five popular adult titles that will hit our collection in December 2023.
Ten Legendary Years: The Disney Renaissance of the ’90s
Many of the great periods in the history of art are short, intense bursts of creativity. The decade from 1989 to 1999 was perhaps the peak of Disney’s magic. From The Little Mermaid to Tarzan, so many memorable movies were made in this decade that it has become known as the Disney Renaissance. This was…
What Was Christmas Like During the Civil War?
By Linda Peck Present-day Christmas conjures memories of snow, lighted trees, cinnamon, gifts, parties, and music. If we lived during the Civil War, what kinds of memories would we have? Would they be of family, food, warmth, and parties, or would they be of just trying to survive and stave off hunger? Would there be…
The Longest Night – Observing the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice takes place on the shortest day - and longest night - of the year. In 2023, the winter solstice will happen at 10:27 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, in the Washington D.C. area. This site will help you find the exact day and time of the winter solstice in your area, as…
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family and Heritage
Learn about Kwanzaa, and celebrate with great food, crafts, and stories
The Real Twelve Days of Christmas: Celebrating in the Old-fashioned Way
Every year, children and adults build up a head of steam for the Christmas holidays. Then the magical day comes and goes too quickly, leaving scraps of wrapping paper and half-munched cookies all around the house, as well as the nagging feeling that someone special has been left off the greeting and gifting list. Everything…
Nutcracker Sweets
Learn the origins of the Nutcracker ballet, and check out our Nutcracker Stories, Treats, and Crafts resource list to better enjoy a Christmas tradition.
If you like All the Light We Cannot See
If you want a title about the Nazi occupation of France during WWII, these sweeping historical novels are just for you.
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