• Adult Programming Newsletter •
June 27 - July 3
Independence Day Edition

Independence Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen colonies declared themselves no longer subject to British rule. Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the announcement of freedom for enslaved people in Texas, the final Confederate state with institutional slavery, on June 19, 1865. Wishing you a belated happy Juneteenth and a happy Independence Day!
 
All libraries will be closed Sunday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
 
Historical Picks

Blood and Treasure
by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

A narrative account of the life of historical frontiersman Daniel Boone goes beyond pop-culture depictions to offer insight into his Revolutionary War heroism and nation-shaping achievements as witnessed by 18th-century colonists and Native Americans.
On Juneteenth
by Annette Gordon-Reed

In this intricately woven tapestry of American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas in the 1850s, recounts the origins of Juneteenth and explores the legacies of the holiday that remain with us. Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday for the first time in 2021.
Mayflower
by Nathaniel Philbrick

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England challenges popular misconceptions, discussing such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the fragile working relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors, and the devastating impact of the King Philip's War.
Weekly Dose of Happiness
Founding Fathers

History.com hosts a fascinating collection of articles related to the founding fathers and the Revolutionary War. Learn about Caesar (no, not that one!), the founding father "you've probably never heard of," and about VP Aaron Burr (sir!), whose political career ended over a duel with Alexander Hamilton. Then vex your friends with your knowledge of founding-related fun facts from Mental Floss, like this one: John Hancock, famous for signing his "John Hancock" on the Declaration of Independence, had a £500 price on his head for smuggling goods past the British!
 
Book Bingo
Bingo!

Have you finished up your June Bingo card? Be sure to turn it in at your library for a chance to win in the June raffle!

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