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National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries from September 15 to October 15. 

Dolly Parton is a country singer-songwriter, actress, and author. Best known for creating Dollywood, starring in 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, she is an American icon.

Do you ever wonder about library staff love to read? Every month, QPL staff will be sharing their top 5 all-time favorite books. This month, Eric has chosen these books as his top 5 favorite books. 

Hollywood movies and television shows would not be same without costumes and costume designers. From shows taking place in 15th century Italy to movies taking place in outer space, these talented men and women have created true Hollywood magic with their work. Check out these tites!

There are turning points where a decision, action, or refusal to act changed the course of history. Historians as well as everyone else have pondered what if something had changed.  For example, what if Napoleon never invaded  Russia or the Civil War had never happened?

The President of the United States is our highest elected office and so far, there has not been a female president. In movies and television, there are many fictional female presidents. To gain some insight into the history of women and the presidency, check out these titles!

William Shakespeare's plays have been produced and interpreted many times since they were written. In high school, you may have to read some of his plays in English.  You may have even watched movies inspired by many of Shakespeare's plays.

Beyond the Vikings, what do you know about  Minnesota? Minnesota has so much more to offer beyond its State Fair and  its 10,000 lakes. To learn more about this Midwest state, check out these titles in the library’s catalog! 

Wisconsin is more just the Dairy State and the home of the Green Bay Packers. This state has been home to Progressive Leader Bob La Follette, Olympians Mark Johnson and Bob Suter, renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and actors Willem Defoe and Mark Ruffalo.

Have you ever wondered, as you watch the Olympics, what the Olympic Games are really like? The Olympic Games and the athletes that compete have inspired these authors. Many of these fictional books are inspired by stories and individuals that have competed in the modern Olympic Games!

Ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics? While you wait for the Olympic Opening Ceremony to begin, see what Hollywood has to offer about the Olympics!

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One of the cool things that we as librarians get to do is training -- webinars, workshops, etc. For one week in July, one of our Reference Librarians was in Skokie, attending a workshop at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center and the topic was how to teach genocide.