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Summertime is perfect for working on your family's story. You can interview your relatives about their parents and their memories of their grandparents. This collection of books focuses on popular topics from recent genealogy lectures.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(15 items)

Cruising the 50s

We were fresh out of World War 2 and America was booming with new ideas. The 1950s produced the frightening _Rear Window_, jazzy dance numbers like _Singin' in the Rain_, Disney classics like _Sleeping Beauty_.

Last Updated 5 years ago
(22 items)

Swept Away to the 1940s

Cary Grant was in high-style, Orson Wells was perfecting his Film of the Century, and everything was coming up miracles.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(26 items)

Off to the See the 1930s

Bette Davis, Charlie Chaplin, and Judy Garland being irresistible.

Last Updated 4 years ago
(27 items)

Golden Globe Winners 2018

Enjoy these winning films, music, and tv shows as selected by the 75th Golden Globe Awards. [View the complete list of contenders](https://dar.to/2ADSEbY "View contenders").

Last Updated 3 years ago
(12 items)

Black History Month

Black History Month (or African-American History Month) is celebrated in February each year. The month-long celebration highlights the history and achievements of African-Americans within U.S. history. The celebration originated with black historian [Carter G. Woodson](https://dar.to/2DStKvK "Carter G. Woodson").

Last Updated 3 years ago
(27 items)

Non-Fiction Graphic Novels

Do you want to explore history and the personal stories through graphic novels? They're like comic books but longer! Graphic novels is a growing popular art form that tells stories from the World War II, to the Civil Rights Movement, and tales from around the world.

Last Updated 3 years ago
(7 items)

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was started in 1977 via Congressman Representative Frank Horton. In 1992, Congress formally designated May as [Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month](https://dar.to/2IGid51 "Asian Pacific American Heritage Month"). President Barack Obama issued a [proclamation](https://dar.to/2kgB9bM "proclamation") in 2009 which included the new name Asian American and Pacifi ...

Last Updated 3 years ago
(10 items)

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month and we're celebrating with stories written by and about the black experience from the U.S. and abroad. These titles are pulled together from our book groups collection. We offer up to ten copies of each book. [Request a title](https://dar.to/2m4bt4m "Request a title") for your book group. If there's a story by a black author you don't see below, please [send us ...

Last Updated 2 years ago
(14 items)

Celebrate Black History Month With Inspirational People

Re-read books about well known Black Americans who have made exceptional contributions to our country's rich history or discover new books by inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to our culture and society.

Last Updated 1 year ago
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Foreign Films: Digital Edition

Enjoy a film from abroad: French, Italian, Spanish, or Korean. These digital titles were selected by Jane just for you!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(6 items)

Sondheim to Hammerstein: Digital Edition

Remember a time in September, witches and woods, squatting on the Lower East Side, and The Bard in 3/4 time with these distinctive, memorable, and classic musicals.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(9 items)

LOL: Digital Edition

We all need a little levity in these tough times and what better way than through some of comedy’s brightest stars.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(6 items)

Read these Books on Race

Recommended reading for anyone looking to deepen their anti-racism work.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(28 items)

Pride Month: Nonfiction

Pride Month is celebrated every June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots. Pride Month is a great opportunity to learn about the fight for what's right.

Last Updated 1 year ago
(20 items)

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

September 15th to October 15th is dedicated to celebrating the significant contributions and influences of Hispanic Americans to American society and culture. It is a time to recognize Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean and pay tribute to Hispanic traditions and accomplishments!

Last Updated 1 year ago
(27 items)

An Appetite for Books

This November, awaken your appetite for books with these delicious reads featuring recipes and food stories. There's food for the whole family!

Last Updated 10 months ago
(32 items)

Celebrate Women's History Month

Since 1982, The United States has dedicated the month of March to celebrating the history, contributions, and achievements of American women. The theme of 2021's Women's History Month is: **[Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced](https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/)**. This is an extension of last year's theme, the celebration of which was curtailed by the spread of the COVID-1 ...

Last Updated 6 months ago
(22 items)

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During the month of May, the United States [pays tribute](https://asianpacificheritage.gov/) "to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success." Celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their vibrant cultural heritage with thi ...

Last Updated 4 months ago
(22 items)

Pride Month Picks

Each June, Darien Library is proud to celebrate Pride Month. The month, which honors the contributions and sacrifices of LGBTQ+ Americans, per the Library of Congress, was [created to](https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/) "honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States." This month, show yo ...

Last Updated 3 months ago
(28 items)

Hispanic Heritage Month Reads

The United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month each year from September 15th to October 15th. During that time, cultural institutions such as the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, the National Parks Service, and [many more](https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/) "join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nati ...

Last Updated 20 hours ago
(32 items)

New Foreign Titles: Film Collection

Are you ready for an armchair adventure? Travel the world in the comfort of your living room by watching one of our new foreign titles.

Last Updated 3 days ago
(10 items)

Hispanic Heritage Month Booklist

Last Updated 20 hours ago
(14 items)

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