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Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.
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.
Black History Month
The lists below include print books, eBooks, podcasts, websites, and more. Youth Resources for Black History Month Online Resources: African American History Month Streaming Films on Kanopy (free to use with your RHPL card) African American/Black History Black Rap Digital Offerings on Hoopla Black Fortunes: the Story of the First Six African Americans who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires
These lists have been professionally curated by RHPL librarians for Black History Month 2022.
Youth Resources Biography for Black History Month
Adult References for Black History Month
RHPL TItles in the Catalog
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
In Black and White: Six Profiles of African American Authors
Newspaper of Record: the Pittsburgh Courier, 1907-1965
Race or Reason: the Bellport Dilemma
Black History Activators
Black History in Its own Words
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. The month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Disability Pride Month celebrates the many achievements of the disability community and highlights the work that still needs to be done by all to support, honor, and remove barriers to access for people with disabilities.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The unique span of dates over two months marks the independence days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua (September 15), Mexico, (September 16) and Chile (September 18), and includes Día de la Raza (October 12), a holiday that celebrates the cultural diversity of Latin America. Explore the following reads & resources with RHPL:
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:
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.
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 Websites Columbia University: Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?
Adult Reading List
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.
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
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
Veteran’s Day
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