On the Shelf


On the Shelf

The Children’s Hour

By Paul Guffin

June 13, 2025

Downieville Library launches summer program for children with reading, activities, and poetry workshops starting June 19.

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June is Pride Month

By Paul Guffin

June 5, 2025

Explore the history of the Stonewall riots and their significance for Pride Month celebrations.

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Habeas Corpus

By Paul Guffin

May 13, 2025

Explore the historical and legal significance of habeas corpus and its impact on personal liberty.

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On the Shelf

On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

May 5, 2025

Discover new books and enjoy extended hours at Downieville Library's monthly evening event.

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Is That a Myth or a Legend or What…?

By Paul Guffin

May 1, 2025

Explore the diverse definitions of stories, myths, and legends with examples from Downieville’s library.

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Some Words About the Earth

By Paul Guffin

April 24, 2025

Reflect on Earth Day with insightful quotes celebrating our planet and urging environmental action.

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What Your Library Offers

By Paul Guffin

April 11, 2025

Discover the diverse services offered by Downieville Library and the impact of federal funding cuts.

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

April 3, 2025

Discover Downieville Library’s evening hours and explore the elusive nature of poetry this April.

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“Spring Is Bustin’ Out All Over”

By Paul Guffin

March 27, 2025

Explore the multifaceted concept of ‘spring’, from season to metaphors, and its impact on our lives.

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

March 20, 2025

Downieville Library adds children’s books including Grace Lin’s “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” and Amanda Gorman's “Change Sings.”

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

March 14, 2025

Explore the multifaceted history and meanings of ‘Doge’, from Venetian rulers to internet memes.

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

February 14, 2025

Exploring the United Nations’ recognition of cooperatives’ role in social and economic development.

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

February 7, 2025

UN declares 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, highlighting climate change impacts.

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On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

January 24, 2025

Lake Superior State University’s English Department lists “cringe”, “game changer”, and “era” among 2025’s banished words.

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On the Shelf

On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

January 11, 2025

Recommended books from 2024, available at Downieville Library.

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