Author Archive | Amy Rhilinger

Seven Books to Read Before This Summer’s Political Conventions

It’s political convention time! Ever wonder what our founding fathers intended? The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, examines constitutional law and the constitutional history of our country. Alexander De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America analyzes both the U.S. democratic process and social equality, and is standard reading for political pundits.  For […]

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Book A Librarian This Summer!

Have some extra time this summer? Take advantage of our “Book a Librarian” program and learn a new resource!  Library staff are willing to help anytime, but some situations require a more individualized approach.  Library staff will schedule an hour long one-on one appointment to help you learn about OverDrive – our downloadable eBook, eAudiobook, or […]

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Celebrating Diversity @ the APL

For many Americans, June is a month for celebration and reflection as part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month). Pride is currently celebrated around the United States each year, to honor the June 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots, sparked by mistreatment and harassment of patrons of gay establishments, […]

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