The Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is the story of the University of Washington crew team and their journey to compete at the 1936 Olympic games. It’s a story about beating the odds and finding hope. It … Continued
Holidays Around the World: It’s a Global Celebration!
‘Tis the season for festivities and joy! As the year winds down, cultures around the world are coming together to celebrate unique holidays that reflect their traditions, values, and history. The library has many resources to help you explore holidays … Continued
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under a variety of names, have been issued each year since 1994. … Continued
Thanksgiving in Verse, 1883
As we enter our Thanksgiving break, we thought it might be fun to look back on early Thanksgivings at St. Paul’s School. Modern Thanksgiving was proclaimed for all states in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln and was usually held the last … Continued
Not-Actually-Vacation-Reads
In honor of the shortest term break of the school year, swing by the library this week to pick up a Not-Actually-a-Vacation Read for Fall Recess! There is no better way to celebrate the end of fall than grabbing a … Continued