Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA was a major milestone in the fight for equality. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Its passage marked the beginning of… Read More »Civic Zone: Americans with Disabilities Act
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people. The holiday has its roots in the post-Civil War era, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to… Read More »Civic Zone: Juneteenth
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the importance of mental health and encourage open conversations about mental well-being. Mental health awareness refers to the understanding, recognition, and acknowledgment of mental health conditions and their… Read More »Civic Zone: Mental Health Awareness
Arbor Day: Celebrating the Importance of Trees in Our Lives Arbor Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating trees and promoting the importance of planting and caring for them. It’s a time when individuals, communities, and organizations come together… Read More »Civic Zone: Arbor Day
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, government agencies, consumer protection organizations, and advocacy groups raise awareness about consumer rights and provide information on how to protect oneself from scams, fraud, and other forms of consumer exploitation. Various organizations and… Read More »Civic Zone: Consumer Protection
Black History Month offers a chance to reflect on the significant contributions of Black individuals to society, and to acknowledge the ongoing struggles for equality and justice. Black History Month is an important reminder of both the challenges and triumphs… Read More »Civic Zone: Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent American civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality, nonviolent resistance, and social justice during the mid-20th century. Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, King rose to national prominence as the leader of… Read More »Civic Zone: Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Civic Zone will be set up around the library, offering information and activities about current issues. Our goal is to help people think critically, build trust in the community, and find common ground on important topics. The next topic… Read More »Civic Zone: Climate Change
The 2024-2025 Wilcox Foundation Essay Contest has been announced! Submissions are due on April 4 and all of the information is available at http://www.wilcoxfoundation.org This year’s theme is Plymouth: Everything Old is New Again. Your essay should explore the history… Read More »Wilcox Foundation Essay Contest
The Civic Zone will be set up around the library, offering information and activities about current issues. Our goal is to help people think critically, build trust in the community, and find common ground on important topics. The first topic… Read More »Introducing the Civic Zone!