November is Native American Heritage Month, and to celebrate we asked our Youth Department to share some of their favorite reads about indigenous peoples and stories. From picture books to chapter books, both fiction and non-fiction, these reads can be fantastic teaching tools. This month let’s bring awareness to the importance of Native American Heritage Month and celebrate native peoples … Read More
SCPL’s First Exhibit of 2022!
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted the first week-long celebration to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions to history. Fifty years later, the week became a month, and today February is celebrated as African American History Month. This year Scott County Public Library is excited to announce that we are celebrating African American History Month with the Traveling Panel Exhibition: “Telling … Read More
Give the Gift of Reading this Year
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—or whichever wintry holiday you choose to celebrate! This time of year, many of us wonder what the best gift is for our loved ones. A new pair of gloves to keep them warm? Jewelry? Gift cards? While all of these are great ideas, we’ve got something here at SCPL that is sure … Read More