What's a Librarian of Congress, anyway?

Posted July 18, 2016

What's a Librarian of Congress, anyway?

You may have heard the news that the Senate has just confirmed a new Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. The news may leave you wondering what on earth the Librarian of Congress does, however. Is it like your Shorewood librarians, who answer reference questions, order materials, hold programs, and shape and evaluate library services? Kind of, but also not at all. Read on to learn more.

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Read Along with the AM Book Club

Posted July 15, 2016

Read Along with the AM Book Club

This week’s #FridayReads feature upcoming titles for our AM Book Club.  The AM Book Club meets the third Thursday of every month at 11:00 AM, and you should join us!  We’re a friendly group of book lovers that like to discuss books, explore ideas, and make new friends. 

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Non-Fic Picks: Race in America

Posted July 8, 2016

Non-Fic Picks: Race in America

Race is one of the most present issues in America today; this week has shown us that anti-black racism is not going away. Our society remains in crisis.

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