Monthly Archives: July 2017
Learn ‘How to Speak Midwestern’ with Edward McClelland
Edward McClelland, the author of How to Speak Midwestern, visited our library earlier this month. If you missed his talk, you can still watch our interview with him. McClelland: takes us on a tour of some of the region’s most … Continue reading
MPL Talks: The Civil War & Grand Army of the Republic
For years, we’ve partnered with James A. Garfield National Historic Site—our neighbors down the street—for a monthly program about the U.S. Civil War. Their experts have discussed Civil War art, the Gettysburg Address, the role of female spies during the … Continue reading
MPL Talks: Franklin Delano Roosevelt & WWII
Our Major Leaders of World War II series continued with a program about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the longest-serving president in the country’s history. Our speaker, John Foster—who, in addition to being a librarian, also has a doctorate degree in history—discussed: … Continue reading
Become a Library Champion
Have you noticed the Library Champion signs popping up in your neighborhood this summer? And when you saw them, did you think, “That’s a snazzy sign. How can I become a Library Champion?” The bad news is that these signs aren’t for grownups. … Continue reading
