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This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and Labor, recognizing the profound ways Black workers and leaders shaped our country. Booker T. Washington advocated for education as the path to labor equality, while labor organizer Lucy Parsons fought for workers’ rights and equity. The library offers free access to Gale in Context: Biography, where you can uncover more stories of African Americans who
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No. 23 Burlington Square by Jenni Keer
“A landlady in search of a new tenant for a vacant room in her property at Number 23, Burlington Square. She is faced with three potential tenants including her niece. In short order, she must decide who best suits her needs to fill the vacancy. |
The book which is written in "sliding doors" style, presents the reader with three different scenarios. This gives us the chance to get to know the candidates individually through separate timelines. Each scenario showcases each candidate's intriguing backstory along with
meaningful interactions with both the landlady and the three existing tenants of the property. |
The structure of the story, as well as the author's excellent character development, makes for a very engaging and captivating read. No. 23 Burlington Square makes you want to get involved in the selection process!”
— Marsha | Cayce-West Columbia Branch |
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Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints |
Explore sides of the most important issues, helping learners develop information literacy and critical thinking skills. |
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HeritageHub
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Research your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries, death notices and news articles for in-depth genealogical research, 1704 – today. |
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TumbleBook |
Read over 1,400 read-aloud storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, songs and National Geographic videos. |
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Did you know you can get personalized book recommendations delivered to your inbox? Spill all the tea about your reading likes and dislikes. The more you share, the closer we get to finding your perfect literary match.
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Handmade: Tea & Cake Pops
Saturday, February 1 at 11 AM
Gaston Branch Library | Enjoy an afternoon of tea while decorating cake pops. (ages 18+) |
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Game On: D&D Character
Creation Workshop Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM
Irmo Branch Library |
Beginners and veterans alike are welcome. We’ll show you how to build a character sheet and develop a backstory before launching into the expansive world of Dungeons & Dragons. (ages 14+) |
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TeenScene: Trade School Electrical
Thursday, February 20 at 3:30 PM
Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library | Explore a variety of trades ranging from HVAC to commercial graphics. In partnership with Midlands Technical College and other trade schools, hear from professionals in each field while exploring different activities. (grades 9–12) |
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