Becoming a United States citizen is a great honor- it comes with valuable rights, but also important responsibilities. Citizenship requires hard work and dedication to our country. The MMSCL Literacy Department has helped over 150 community members, from over 25 countries, achieve their goal of citizenship over the past 10+ years. This year’s annual Citizenship […]
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What are Human Libraries?
The aim of the Human Library is to foster open communication and to combat prejudice. This is a way for people to “un-judge” others and learn more about people as humans, not by their labels. The human books are people who have volunteered to share their experiences based on their topic. It is a safe […]
April is National Poetry Month!
It was started by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. While poetry can be enjoyed every day, National Poetry Month is a special time to celebrate the role of poets and poetry in our culture. The Academy offers activities and resources for poetry lovers. In addition, the website www.poets.org offers a “Poem-a-Day.” Sign up […]