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Non-Fic Picks: Get Out of Town (Or Don’t…)

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December 31, 1969

It’s time to get away!  Whether you’re planning a trip or a staycation, we’ve have the books for you.  This month’s non-fic picks showcase some of our new materials to help you get inspired for your summer travels:

Women & Baseball

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December 31, 1969

Join us on Wednesday, June 13th at 7:00 PM as we welcome Bob Kann.  Bob will give a presentation on Joyce Westerman, Wisconsin Women, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: Play Ball! 

In the meantime, here are some books and movies that should help cover the bases...

In Mary's Garden

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December 31, 1969

The story behind the story.
 

White Folks

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December 31, 1969

On Tuesday, June 19th Dr. Timothy J. Lensmire will discuss his book, White Folks: Race and Identity in Rural America.  Join us at 6:00 PM to learn more about white folks’ conflicting ideas and feelings about race and who they are, as white people, in America.  Dr. Lensmire will read from and sign copies of his book.

In the meantime, here are some books from our collection exploring white racial identity...

Long Weekend, Short Stories

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December 31, 1969

Happy 4th of July! Hopefully many of you are making your way to someplace relaxing for the long weekend - even if that's just your own backyard. With all the food, fun and family, you don't need to set aside your reading. Just switch it up with a book of short stories you can take anywhere and read in those all-too-brief snatches of free time you have this holiday weekend.