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Ana Campos, Senior Librarian, International Languages Department

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New Year, New Resolution: Find Joy in the Ordinary

January 08, 2021

Traditionally the top resolutions at the beginning of a new year for people in the US are about losing weight, improving their finances, and eating healthier.

Safer at Home, New Year, Resolutions
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King

5 Interesting Facts About the Legendary Civil Activist Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 2021

The birthday of civil activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday of January in the United States. Dr. King fought for the civil rights of African-Americans with peaceful demonstrations. It was after his death that there was a movement to make his birthday a holiday.

Martin Luther King, Safer at Home, MLK
Diego Maradona celebrates his winning penalty kick as The Americas beat The Rest Of The World, 6-5, at the Rose Bowl on July 28, 1986

5 datos interesantes de Diego Armando Maradona, una de las leyendas más grandes del mundo del fútbol

November 25, 2020

El 25 de noviembre de 2020 murió una de las grandes leyendas del fútbol, Diego Armando Maradona. Maradona nació en 1960 en Argentina. Él es reconocido como uno de los mejores jugadores del fútbol de toda la historia a nivel mundial.

En español, 5 datos, Maradona, Futbol, Safer at Home
Family discussion

How to Talk to Friends & Family Who Share Misinformation

November 25, 2020

We all have been given misinformation from family and friends at one time or another, but sometimes it is hard to tell if something is false or true. And when we know that the information is false, how do we talk to our family and friends about it? Or how can we verify the information is true?

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Colorful assortment of vegetables and fruits on a table

Fall Harvest and Health

November 20, 2020

Mild weather, morning dew and leaves changing colors are all signs that autumn is upon us. Autumn is also harvest time and a beautiful selection of fruits and vegetables are available for our enjoyment.

Safer at Home, Health Matters, Dr. Desmonette Hazly
No es el fin.

No es el fin, hay que seguir hasta que todo esté bien

November 05, 2020

En unas de las presentaciones de nuestro popular programa Pregúntale a tu bibliotecari@, la presentadora invitada Jenny Lizárraga nos compartió sus consejos para hacerle frente a tiempos de crisis e incertidumbre.

Safer at Home, Seguros en casa, En español
photo of a dia de muertos altar

5 Interesting Facts About Day of the Dead

October 30, 2020

Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration with pre-colonial origins. This celebration today is a mixture of indigenous and Christian traditions. Before colonization, the Day of the Dead was usually celebrated in late summer.

Día de los muertos, Safer at Home
photo of a dia de muertos altar

5 datos interesantes sobre el Día de Muertos

October 28, 2020

El Día de Muertos es una celebración mexicana con orígenes precoloniales. Esta celebración hoy en día es una mezcla de tradiciones indígenas y cristianas. Antes de la colonización, el Día de Muertos se celebraba usualmente a finales de verano.

En español, 5 datos, Día de los muertos, Seguros en casa
wine glasses with snacks

The Chemistry Between Food and Wine

October 20, 2020

Food and wine have shared a passionate relationship for centuries. They have grown and evolved together to create a dynamic duo for dining, but what is it about food and wine pairing that makes this interaction exciting and inviting?

Food and Wine, Safer at Home, Health
Author Laura Sassi and her latest book, Love is Kind

Interview With Author Laura Sassi

October 05, 2020

Author Laura Sassi delights her young readers with her rhythmic stories. Her work has appeared in many children's publications like Cricket, Ladybug, and Spider.

Authors, Children's Literature, Laura Sassi, Safer at Home

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