March 16th is National Freedom of Information Day! This yearly observance is James Madison’s birthday and was created in 1988 by former president Ronald Reagan. As a key figure in the creation of the Constitution and the 4th U.S. president, Madison was an early advocate for public access to government information. Today, public libraries play…
200s – Religion
200s is where religion is catalogued in the Dewey Decimal System. In order to understand the composition of the religion section, we must revisit its creator, Melvill Dewey.
March into Women’s History Month!
March Into Women’s History Month with Central Library! March marks Women's History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions women have made throughout history. From groundbreaking scientists to fearless activists, women have shaped the world in countless ways. Their stories inspire us to break barriers, challenge norms, and envision a more…
March 14th is National Pi Day
What’s so special about March 14th? Well, it’s recognized as Pi Day. Pi (π) is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. In mathematics, Pi has the
100s – Philosophy and Psychology
The 100s contains books discussing philosophy and psychology.
World Anthropology Day
Today is World Anthropology Day! Celebrated every year on the third Thursday in February, this observance is designed to bring awareness to the field of Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of human culture and societies. It include four related subfields: Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistics. In the United States, many anthropologists incorporate parts…
Central Artist Corner: Art in Residence with JK Hunt
About JK Hunt: The Artist JK Hunt started his journey at a young age, but became serious about that journey in 2011 while working in an environment that possessed a lot of downtime. JK used that downtime to hone his skills and began to create art that je felt good about sharing with others. Now…
Central Artist Corner: Art in Residence with Kenneth Zakee
About Kenneth: My inspiration for my art comes my appreciation for African Americans and Africans abroad. I like movement and draw athletes and musicians I also work symbols from Africa, especially Adinkra symbols from Ghana W Africa. I take pride in working with recycled textiles and repurposing and embellishing notebooks and containers. My textile Art…
Central Artist Corner: Art in Residence with Etienne Jackson
About Etienne: Etienne was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, and is a native of Opelika, Alabama. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and a Master of Fine Arts from Georgia State University Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design. Jackson is an accomplished sculptor, woodworker, and metal fabricator. His work has been…
Central Artist Corner: The “Sorry I’m Late” Exhibit by Kellie Fowler-Posley and Devon Cantrel
Kellie Fowler-Posley was raised by the idea of “Legacy” brought to life by her and her five siblings. Right before Kellie was born, her parents founded a technology-turned-media production company, American Technologies, as a means to provide for a growing family. Over the years, Kellie has had the pleasure to develop her skillsets through a variety…
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