Census records can reveal family relationships, ages, occupations and more. They are also a window into American life and population trends.
A Grand Celebration of Irish American History and Culture
Read on for glimpses of Irish American history and culture, as well as recommendations on how to look for Irish ancestors.
Genealogy Research Tips for Finding Enslaved Ancestors
While researching enslaved ancestors is difficult, it is not impossible. Here are some research tips and resources that you can use to break through into the past and find your family.
Gardening in Small Spaces
You can learn how to use various pots and bits of earth to turn your home, however tiny, into a place of lush colors, delicious tastes, and lovely smells.
Falling in Love with the Bridgertons
Delve into the romantic adventures of this Regency-era family with the NYT best-selling series by Julia Quinn -- coming to Netflix 12/25!
Podcasts Open Your Mind to New Worlds
Podcasts - the perfect combination of entertainment, information, and opinion in a small package.
The Crown: Watching Queen Elizabeth II
Learning history through books, movies, and TV series is a favorite pastime of many people. One of the best shows currently is The Crown, which tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II, how she became queen of the United Kingdom, and how she adapted herself and her family to the work of the sovereign. Elizabeth…
Visit Your Local Farmers Market This Fall
Visit your local Farmers Market this fall for plenty of beautiful produce, and local producers of eggs, meat, honey, and other specialties.
My Librarian: The Benefits of a Local Writers’ Group
Writing tends to be a solitary activity. From hours of research to even more hours of honing one’s prose or choosing just the right word for a new poem, writers spend a lot of their time working alone. That’s what makes a writers' group so helpful and refreshing. You get together with other writers who understand…
My Librarian: The Roaring Twenties
After the horrors of World War I and the resulting social trauma, young men and women who survived came to be known as The Lost Generation because they never recovered from all of their losses and suffering. To deal with their pain, many of them lived by the adage, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we…
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