The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh starts—and January is officially Get Organized Month! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter, endless to
The Session Is Open: Georgia General Assembly 101
Georgia is the last of the original colonies to become a state in 1776 and is therefore also celebrating its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, alongside Americ
National Thesaurus Day
January 18th is National Thesaurus Day! Peter Mark Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, was born on the 18th in 1779. He was known to enjoy making lists from an early age; His thesaurus was a decades-long project to categorize words and phrases for use in his own writing. Roget’s Thesaurus is…
National Popcorn Day – January 19
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Winter Solstice December 21, 2025
The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere of the Earth is December 21, 2025. It is the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year for the northern hemisphere. In astronomy, the winter solstice is the beginning of the winter season. Then the winter ends and the spring begins at the…
National Brownie Day
December 8th is National Brownie Day and we’re more than ready to celebrate one of the world’s favorite chocolatey treats! Whether you love them fudgy, chewy, cakey, or packed with extras like nuts and caramel, brownies have become a beloved treat to many. It is believed that brownies got their start back in the late 1800s…
Winter Wonderland of Books
As December arrives and the world shimmers under a fresh coat of frost, it’s the perfect moment to curl up with a warm blanket and a good book. Whether you love the excitement of winter sports, the quiet beauty of winter nature, or the warmth of holiday classics, this month’s Winter Wonderland of…
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is Wednesday, 12/10. It is observed every year on the 10th since 1950 when it was started by the United Nations (UN). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, first published in 1948, lays out the “inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being” (UN 2025). You can read the…
National Gingerbread Day – November 21st
We celebrate National Gingerbread Cookie Day on November 21st. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes. Later the Crusaders brought ginger from the Middle East to Europe in the 11th century. In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I of England asked her staff to make gingerbread figures that looked like her dinner…
Give Thanks, Give Back
This season, our library invites you to pause and celebrate the spirit of gratitude and generosity. “Give Thanks, Give Back” is more than a theme it’s a call to action. As we reflect on what we’re thankful for, let’s also find ways to share with others whether through donating to local drives, volunteering, or simply…
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