“Plymouth District Library shares resources to create connection and opportunity for our entire community, because we are stronger together.” This month, the Civic Zone activates our mission statement. We believe in access to safe spaces, inclusive communities, and empowering every… Read More »Civic Zone: National Bullying Prevention Month
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.