Black History Month

February is Black History Month. The double theme for 2013 is:  At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. 2013 marks the 50th and 150th year anniversaries of these significant events. In 1863, President Lincoln's controversial Emancipation Proclamation was enacted, freeing all slaves in the United States. In 1963, The March on Washington marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. The library display case is featuring an excellent collection of books on these historic and important topics.  Come to the library for resources on these extraordinary events.