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Celebrate Día de los Muertos

juliesutton — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:35:41 +0000

On November 1 and 2, many Latin American countries celebrate Dí de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It is a day of remembrance for loved ones who have died, but it’s not a day of mourning. Instead, people celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones and pay respect to their memories. One of the most popular parts of this celebration is an ofrenda (offering) which may include pictures of loved ones, their favorite foods or drinks, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), calaveras (sugar skulls), and flor de muerto (marigolds). It is believed that the scent of the marigolds will guide the deceased to the land of the living, so they can share a meal.

Many cultures outside of Latin America have similar celebrations. China celebrates Qingming, South Koreans celebrate the Chuseok, some Indians celebrate Pitru Paksha, and some people in the southeastern United States celebrate Decoration Day. Many other countries and cultures celebrate their own version of this holiday.

El 1 y 2 de noviembre, varios países de Latino América celebran el Día de los Muertos. Es un día para recordar personas queridas que han morido, pero no es un día por duelo. En cambio, gente celebra las vidas de las personas queridas que han morido y demonstrar respeto a sus recuerdos. Una parte más reconocida de esta celebración es la ofrenda que puede incluir fotos de sus queridas, sus bebés o comidas favoritas, pan de muerto, calaveras, y flor de muerto. Se cree que el aroma de la flor de muerto guía a los Muertos a la tierra de los vivos para que puedan compartir una comida juntos.

Muchas culturas fuera de Latino América tienen celebraciones similares. China celebra Qingming, los sur coreanos celebran el Chuseok, algunos indios celebran Pitru Paksha, y alguna gente en el sureste de los Estados Unidos celebran Día de Decoración. Muchas otras culturas y países celebran su propia versión de esta festividad.

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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

juliesutton — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:29:19 +0000

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2023, about 6.7 million Americans were living with Alzheimer's. As the number of Americans over 65 continues to grow, it is estimated that, by 2060, as many as 14 million people will have Alzheimer's.

Caring for people with Alzheimer's or dementia can be tremendously difficult. The Alzheimer's Association says that "Compared with caregivers of people without dementia, twice as many caregivers of those with dementia indicate substantial emotional, financial, and physical difficulties."

The good news, is that you're not alone. The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati is a great resource. It offers free educational programs and organizes local support groups. It also holds special events and organizes group outings.

Check out the books and movies on the list below, and don't hesitate to ask for assistance from library staff if you want to find more.

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Are you or someone you love suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia? These books can help you understand these conditions, help you cope with a diagnosis, and show you how to manage the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Celebrate Juneteenth!

juliesutton — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:53:27 +0000

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that the last American slaves were freed in Galveston, Texas. It is a time for us to examine the experiences of Black people throughout American history and to determine how we will build a more equitable future. Celebrate Juneteenth by considering what freedom really means.

To learn more about Juneteenth, check out this book list!

Celebrate Juneteenth!

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Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the day that the last American slaves were freed in Galveston, Texas.

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Covington African American Read-In

juliesutton — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:55:52 +0000

The National African American Read-In began in 1990 as an effort to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. However, an African American Read-In can happen at any place and time. The Covington Branch is hosting an African American Read-In on Saturday, October 21, starting at 10:30am with a special themed storytime. The Cincy Blues Society will perform at 1:30pm, and books written and illustrated by African Americans will be available all day for reading and to check out. This event is for all ages with no registration required. Come down to the Covington Branch to celebrate African American-created books!

Covington African American Read-In

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Come to the Covington Branch on Saturday, October 21 for a celebration of African American-created books!

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Celebrate Life with Día de Muertos (en ingles y español)

juliesutton — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:19:02 +0000

On November 1 and 2, Latin American countries celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). It is true that the loss of a loved one is a sad and difficult time, but when people celebrate this holiday, they don’t look at it in a sad way, instead they celebrate the lives of the deceased. The most recognizable part of this day is the “ofrenda” (offering) that is a collection of offerings dedicated to the person or people being honored. This includes “pan de muerto” (bread of the dead), their favorite dishes and/or items, sugar skulls with their names written on them, “flor de muerto” (marigold flowers) and any other thing that reminds them of the honoree. It is believed that the scent of the marigolds will guide the deceased to the land of the living, so they can share a meal. Families play games, reminisce about special moments, and may even hire a “mariachi” to play the favorite songs of their loved ones.

Latin American culture is not the only one that celebrates this holiday. It may not have the same name or be on the same date, but it has the same purpose. Buddhists celebrate the Obon Festival, South Koreans celebrate the Chuseok, Nepalese people celebrate the Gai Jatra, and Cambodians celebrate the Pchum Ben. Many other countries and cultures celebrate their own version of this holiday.

Learn more about this holiday with some books from our collection and start your own celebration for your loved ones.

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Celebra la vida con el Día de los Muertos

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El 1 y 2 de noviembre varios países de Latino América celebran el Día de Muertos. Es cierto que la pérdida de un ser querido es un momento triste y difícil pero cuando se realiza esta festividad no lo miran desde el punto de vista de la tristeza, sino más bien celebra la vida de la persona que ha partido. La parte más reconocida de esta celebración es la ofrenda que es una colección de artículos dedicados a la persona o personas que son honradas. Esta ofrenda incluye pan de muerto, sus comidas o artículos favoritos, calaveras de azúcar con los nombres escritos en la frente, flor de muerto y cualquier otra cosa que les recuerde a las personas honradas. Se cree que el aroma de la flor de muerto guía a los Muertos a la tierra de los vivos para que puedan compartir una comida juntos. Las familias realizan juegos, recuerdas momentos especiales y hasta pueden contratar un mariachi para tocar alguna de las canciones favoritas de sus seres queridos.

Latín América no es la única cultura que celebra esta festividad, quizás no se llamen igual o no se celebren en la misma fecha, pero tienen el mismo propósito. Los budistas celebran el Festival Odon, los sur coreanos celebran el Chuseok, los nepalí celebran Gai Jatra, los camboyanos celebran Pchum Ben y así como ellos, muchas otras culturas y países celebran su propia versión de esta festividad.

Aprende más sobre esta festividad con algunos libros de nuestra colección y comienza tu propia celebración para tus seres queridos.

Día de los Muertos

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Learn about Día de los Muertos and other cultures' grieving and funereal practices. Find books to help you or someone you know cope with grief following the death of a loved one. Read stories about people trying to move forward after experiencing a loss.

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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

juliesutton — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:31:58 +0000

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 6.7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's. As the number of Americans over 65 continues to grow, it is estimated that, by 2050, as many as 12.7 million people 65 and older will have Alzheimer's.

The good news, is that you're not alone. The Independence branch library hosts a Memory Cafe for people with dementia and their caregivers on the last Wednesday of every month, no registration required. You can relax, have fun, and socialize with other people in the community.

The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati is also a great resource. It offers free educational programs and organizes local support groups. It also holds special events and organizes group outings.

Check out the books and movies on the list below, and don't hesitate to ask for assistance from library staff if you want to find more.

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Check Out Locus Magazine!

juliesutton — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:02:53 +0000

KCPL is featuring and displaying Science Fiction novels and short story collections this month. If you are interested in some recommendations, I’ve made an online list that offers some good starting points for your journey into Sci Fi.

Another resource to check out is Locus magazine. Locus has been the voice of the Science Fiction community for authors and fans since 1968. It provides an enormous amount of information about new works, author interviews, and what’s happening in Sci Fi Fandom. We have print copies of the magazine for checkout at the Covington branch. You can also find Locus magazine online here at https://locusmag.com/ Happy reading!

Science Fiction Picks

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Disability History and Awareness

juliesutton — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:00:36 +0000

October is Disability History and Awareness Month. It is a time to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. This month is a great opportunity to learn about the lives and experiences of people with disabilities and to better understand how to be a better ally. Disability History and Awareness

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