International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Who are all these people?
Families usually enjoy children's programs at their closest branch, but with programs moving online they are discovering lots of new faces! Get to know the team behind Storytime Express, Words from the Wild, Meredith's MakerLab and more in today's video.
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Together at last!
We're taking storytime outside to the Love Kingston Marketplace for Stories in the Square!
Join us live and in-person on Thursday mornings in August for stories, songs and plenty of fun! This program is offered in partnership with the City of Kingston..
You've found a record! Now what?
Jo dives deeper into research skills while using Ancestry Library Edition. Follow her step-by-step instructions to download the documents you find, save them using helpful file names, and add them to your tree.