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Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.

Youth Resources
Adult & Teen Resources

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The Library of Congress, National Archives, National Endowment for the Humanities, and more join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success. Explore resources with RHPL.

Youth Reads

Teen & Adult Reads

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Website

Black History Month

Black History Month

The lists below include print books, eBooks, podcasts, websites, and more.
These lists have been professionally curated by RHPL librarians for Black History Month 2022.

Youth Resources for Black History Month
Youth Resources Biography for Black History Month
Adult References for Black History Month
RHPL TItles in the Catalog

Online Resources:

African American History Month
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States (Primary Sources for Students)
Charles R Wrights Museum
History Channel
Museum of the African Diaspora (a Smithsonian affiliate)
PBS Black Culture and little known facts
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Streaming Films on Kanopy (free to use with your RHPL card)

African American/Black History Black Rap
In Black and White: Six Profiles of African American Authors
Newspaper of Record: the Pittsburgh Courier, 1907-1965
Race or Reason: the Bellport Dilemma

Digital Offerings on Hoopla

Black Fortunes: the Story of the First Six African Americans who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires
Black History Activators
Black History in Its own Words

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15. Explore reads & resources with RHPL:

Youth Resources
Teen Resources
Outreach Resources

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is October 11, Explore reads & resources with RHPL:

Youth Resources
Adult Resources
Teen Resources

International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21, The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Explore reads & resources with RHPL:

Youth Resources
Outreach Resources
UN Website

Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture, and society. Explore resources with RHPL.

Youth Reads

Adult & Teen Reads

Jewish American Heritage Month Website

Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is celebrated on June 19. Explore reads & resources with RHPL.

Reading Lists

Youth Reading List
Adult Reading List

Websites

juneteenth.com

Columbia University: Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. In May, RHPL joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Libraries can help fight stigma, provide support options, and educate the public about mental illness. Explore resources with RHPL.

Youth Reads

Teen & Adult Reads

National Alliance On Mental Illness

Youth.gov Resources

Mobility Awareness Month

Mobility Awareness Month

Youth Reads

Teen & Adult Reads

National Day of Service

National Day of Service

January 17 is the MLK Day of Service, a federal holiday dedicated to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RHPL has curated lists of reads and resources for you and your family to review online. These resources include books and online links for more information.

Youth Reads & Resources
Adult & Teen Reads & Resources
Youth Room Mural Project: January 17, 2022

Pride Month

Pride Month

June is Pride Month. To learn more, click on the links below for reads & resources for youth and adults.

Be an Ally: Youth Reading List
Celebrate Pride: Youth Reading List
Adult Reading & Resources List

Library of Congress Resources

White House Proclamation

Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day

Veterans Day is November 11. Explore RHPL’s reads & resources to learn more. Photo: Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township.Youth Reads

Adult/Teen Resources

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. Explore reads & resources for youth, teens, and adults with RHPL These lists have been professionally curated by RHPL librarians.

RHPL: Youth Recommended Reading
RHPL: Adult Services Catalog Resources

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