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  • Observing Memorial Day with the Library

    A three day weekend! The (unofficial) start of Summer! It is so easy to forget what this Monday’s holiday asks us to remember. So for anyone looking to pause and reflect during this time of remembrance, or to help your children understand what Memorial Day is all about, here are some ideas from your library.… Continue reading

  • The Vietnam War: Essential Accounts

    There is no single story of the Vietnam War. In our second of four lists commemorating the premiere of Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s ten part documentary series on the Vietnam War, we feature twenty-five memoirs and personal accounts of the War and its aftermath, representing a wide array of experiences and voices. Here are some highlights. Continue reading

  • On Veteran’s Day

    This is the year we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. There is a beautiful and moving installation of poppies at the Tower of London, especially to honor the British and colonial deaths in that war. Continue reading