Tag: History

    Fun and Free for the Fourth of July

    Jun 30, 2014

    Looking for fun things to celebrate the fourth with kids or teens? From stories to crafts to music, Megan Katz, a Children’s Librarian at the John C. Fremont Branch has […]



    Tales from Two Cities

    Feb 19, 2014

    From the gritty drama of noir to the free-spirited poetry of the Beats, how does the literature of California tell us who we are? This Thursday, February 20, ALOUD kicks […]



    Bookmark This #17

    Jan 24, 2014

    Happy 2014, everyone! If you are still looking for something to read in celebration of the start of this new year, consider any one of the following five recommended books […]



    From the Archive: Remembering Veterans

    Nov 08, 2013

    Although the Library will be closed this Monday, November 11 as we honor those who have served our country, you can still access the Library’s online collections, including podcasts from […]




    Making History Graphic

    Nov 01, 2013

    Over the past two years, ALOUD has featured two separate programs that have explored the graphic novel as a unique form of storytelling. First, Alison Bechdel amazed us with her […]