November is Native American Heritage Month, also known as, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. After years of attempts to honor Native American contributions and heritage, a joint resolution was approved in 1990, designating November “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National […]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Attleboro Public Library has paired with New Hope, a local non-profit organization whose mission is “Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence in Our Community,” to provide information, books and resources for local residents. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from a “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by […]
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the customs and contributions of the people of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Visit the library to view titles showcasing the works of Hispanic writers, poets, actors, athletes, musicians, politicians and more. Be sure to stop and look at the first […]
Ah, the age old question… which was better, the book or the movie? Book lovers can get fiercely protective of the stories they love, and movie lovers are often surprised to hear that a favorite film had a literary inspiration. Sometimes it is obvious when a movie starts as a book, like “Unbroken” or “Gone Girl,” but […]
