The Second Floor Librarians

What made America?  What makes us?  These were questions explored by a fantastic program that aired on PBS last night.  If you missed it you can view it for free at their website.

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Martin Luther King Jr. from the Library of Congress.

All branches of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 18th.

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Tomorrow is Veterans Day. The day has its roots in Armistice Day, to celebrate the end of World War I and to honor WWI veterans.
In 1954, after World War II and the war in Korea, Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, to honor American veterans of all wars.
For a detailed history of Veterans Day, [...]

Check out our ever expanding online resources through LibGuides.

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The Beatles by Dunechaser on flickr

With all the news about the remastered CDs and Rock Band, why not read-up on the Fab-four!
 

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As the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and the third-longest serving U.S. Senator in the nation’s history with his nearly 47-year tenure, Edward M. Kennedy (1932-2009) helped pass important legislation on civil rights, health care reform, and education.

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We mourn the passing of Walter Cronkite (1916-2009)

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The Second Floor Librarians hope you have an enjoyable day with family and friends this July 4th! To get you in the spirit of Independence day, check out a few gems from the Library of Congress American Memory Project:

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This week is Holocaust Memorial Week at OSU. They have a variety of excellent commemorative events planned, including lectures and a film screening. The general public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
There will also be a talk by George Wittenstein, who was a member of The White Rose, a student resistance movement in Germany. This [...]