In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, often called the “father of Black history”, had the idea of setting aside time to educate people about Black history and culture. What started as a weeklong celebration to encourage the teaching of Black history … Continued
It has been snowing here in Millville! And snowing! And then snowing some more! We have to admit, it has been pretty here on the grounds, with the snow settling into the trees and onto the rooftops. We took lots … Continued
What is the best way to get to know a librarian? By getting them to talk about books, of course! Each month, we will introduce you to one of the librarians of Ohrstrom Library. This month, we talked to Ms. … Continued
The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and was first celebrated a few years later in January 1986. It took many years for all states, including New Hampshire, to recognize the … Continued
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break! Here at Ohrstrom, we have been busy – over the break, we received more than 400 new books for your research and recreational reading. See below for a … Continued