A guest post by Ally Dowds, a Health & Human Services Research Specialist at the Boston Public Library. The month of May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. It is a time to share your experience, raise awareness for others, educate yourself on the warning signs, and push back against the stigma that creates barriers for…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: The Declaration of the Báb
Thursday, May 23, 2019 – The Declaration of the Báb On May 23, Baha’i's around the world will celebrate the holiday known as the Declaration of the Báb. It commemorates when the Báb announced in 1844 that he was the new messenger of God. The holiday begins two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on May 22…
Bibliocycle Visits Wee Free Black Mamas
Over the weekend, Librarians Akunna and Maija represented the Bibliocycle team at a program put on by Wee the People and MassArt, "Wee Free Black Mamas". "Wee Free Black Mamas" was an event to create postcards for mothers in jail. They hope to raise awareness and to raise money to bail out mothers who are…
Looking Back at Stonewall
The upcoming theme for Boston Pride is “Looking Back, Loving Forward.” In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the theme points to how far the fight for LBGTQ+ rights has come. The theme also highlights the importance of the Stonewall Riots (also sometimes called the Stonewall Uprising or the Stonewall Rebellion) as…
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Vesak
May 19, 2019 — Vesak Day Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed by Buddhists and some Hindus. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as Buddha. All these important events are said to have happened on the same day throughout his…
Happy 89th Birthday Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center!
A look at the Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center throughout the years.
Ukuleles Are Hot!
Ukuleles were the “it” instrument in the 1910s and 1920s, and they got another bump of popularity in the late 1940s and 1950s. Ukuleles are hot once again.
The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Mother’s Day
May, 12, 2019 – Mother's Day On Sunday, May, 12, 2019, the United States will celebrate Mother's Day. This annual holiday is always celebrated on the second Sunday of May. It is held in honor of mothers and maternal figures and the positive influence they have on a personal and societal level. In 1868, Ann…
America Transformed: Opening Day!
The 19th century was a period of dramatic expansion in the United States. Now open at the Leventhal Map and Education Center at the Central Library in Copley Square, America Transformed: Mapping the 19th Century shows this expansion through a series of maps. Part One: The U.S. Expands Westward, is up from now until November 2019. The Opening…
Why Be Honest?
We all know the old saying, that "Honesty is the best policy." But is it really? Is it actually necessary to be truthful 100% of the time? If you really think about it, there seem to be a few situations in life where being honest simply isn't worth it. The characters in these page-turners take full advantage…
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